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Does anyone have any tips for how to know if you're feeding you're chickens enough food? Thanks!
I am posting this to answer a question that @Angel asked. It deserves it's own space. I am a promoter/supporter of heritage breeds in all animal categories. I think keeping these traits available is important for future generations. Here, I will discuss heritage chickens specifically. A great definition of a heritage breed…
Our Rooster was starting to act odd. He was wobbling and tucking his head into his chest. While our hens run the roost, he shows not signs of pecking or injury. I checked him for mites (thankfully, none). We feed the chickens organic food, scratch, and throw in greens on regular occasions. All of the other chickens are…
Our Rooster is somewhat low on the pecking order. Our coop is rules by a group of big hens. We noticed we started lowering his neck and wobbling. All of the other chickens are healthy and show no sign of stress or pecking. We checked him for mites (none). I separated him and have given him greens, fresh mealworms, and Ropa…
This is the first year since starting with chickens that I am saving the moult feathers. Our little mix of 13 birds are PETS and so we do not butcher and have feathers that way. Who will admit to collecting feathers too? What do you plan to use them for? Have you created in the past with them? Have pictures to share? What…
