Hi Lonny, it sounds like you know a lot about raising chickens, and I'm sure plenty of us would welcome your advice here.Plus if you have any doubts about getting them through our summers, folks here can give you some sage advice in return. Welcome to the VPA!
Jane Doyle Valley Permaculture Alliance
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Gender
Male
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Birthday:
July 2
About Me:
Grew up with chickens in Flagstaff and back in Ohio. Haven't had time to do it again until now. I figure it would be fun to have a small group of chickens that my boys can have the experience that i had.
We have three chicks that are super nice and friendly. They are about three years old and they are typically great layers. They have been fed organic all their lives so they are super healthy. As you can see by the photo they don't think they are…
"They were beating the two americanas up. I increased their protein after I read that chickens sometimes search for protein sources if they are short through eating feathers. I had to separate to allow them to start growing them back. It happened…"
I need to find a new home for three of my six hens. I have had to separate them from my others and it just isn't fair. They are awesome hens that deserve a less stress free environment. Two americanas and one Rhode Island Red. The Red and one of the…
"I made the switch when they started laying and sold my extra to someone in the group who needed it.
You could call Blue Sky and see what they recommend. "
"You can use up the grower. It's just extra protein for them and that is fine. Especially for summer. I supplement my layer and use starter as a treat for my layers. Just set out some oyster shells so they have extra calcium to supplement with."
My flock is about 4.5 months old and we are starting to get sporadic eggs from I believe a couple of them. I still have around another months worth of starter/grower feed before I was planning to break into my layer feed. Do I need to switch now or…
"Not sure experience is what i gained but a few funny stories to tell in the future. Taking my time getting going with it. My first season of tackle football with both of my boys participating and me coaching set my timetable back a bit this fall.…"
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Hi Lonny, it sounds like you know a lot about raising chickens, and I'm sure plenty of us would welcome your advice here.Plus if you have any doubts about getting them through our summers, folks here can give you some sage advice in return. Welcome to the VPA!
Jane Doyle
Valley Permaculture Alliance