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The “Eglu”: Cool and practical or expensive and stupid?

August 3, 2012 2 Comments

Image by robot_zombie_monkey A bunch of us went out to St. Johns to visit Eric’s (and Ben’s) chicks. This was their second time outside and they were having a grand old time. Question by : The “Eglu”: Cool and practical or expensive and stupid? I was looking around for some plans on building a chicken […]

I fed my chickens a mixture of rolled oats and chicken feed is that okay?

August 2, 2012 3 Comments

Image by terriem Question by B: I fed my chickens a mixture of rolled oats and chicken feed is that okay? i mixed it together with some warm water… is this an okay feed? Feel free to answer in the comment section below

How will Charlie Weiss prepare for Purdue? Will he Broiler up some Purdue chicken?

August 1, 2012 8 Comments

Image by jimmywayne In front of the Ocean View, DE Town Hall. Question by kimmyisahotbabe: How will Charlie Weiss prepare for Purdue? Will he Broiler up some Purdue chicken? Purdue better watch out, they could get surprised! Add your own answer in the comments!

Tell me about your backyard chickens!?

July 31, 2012 6 Comments

Image by chrisdat Processing 280 Chickens – Cornish Cross & Red Bros at Pete and Jen Backyard Bird’s Mobile Poultry Processing Unit Question by 521_1n5: Tell me about your backyard chickens!? I’ve been doing research on egg/dual purpose chicken breeds good for the backyard farmer, and one of the main things that I’m trying to […]

I just found a chicken in my room, is that normal?

July 30, 2012 10 Comments

Image by robot_zombie_monkey A bunch of us went out to St. Johns to visit Eric’s (and Ben’s) chicks. This was their second time outside and they were having a grand old time. Question by : I just found a chicken in my room, is that normal? I live in an urban area (an apartment) and […]

whats the easiest way to cook a whole broiler chicken 3-4lbs?

July 29, 2012 2 Comments

Image by Cowgirl Jules At a week and two days, these birds are growing like weeds. They’re supposed to, they’re for eating. This is a hybrid strain that’s not supposed to grow quite as fast or have quite as many problems as the Cornish crosses that commercial broiler farmers use. I have 26, so we’ll […]

Cheapest way to feed chickens?

July 29, 2012 2 Comments

Image by rofanator Feeding time for the tigers at the South Lakes Animal Park. Chickens are placed on top of poles to give the tigers a little excercise when it comes to getting their lunch. Question by : Cheapest way to feed chickens? I need a cheaper way to feed my chickens, since they aren’t […]

Bea raised a total of 28 cows and turkeys. There were 96 legs in all. How many cows&how many tukeys are there?

July 28, 2012 4 Comments

Question by Dianna S: Bea raised a total of 28 cows and turkeys. There were 96 legs in all. How many cows&how many tukeys are there? I need this right away please.please thank you to who ever gets this!!! Feel free to answer in the comment section below

Getting Backyard Chickens! Need help on planning for them.?

July 27, 2012 2 Comments

Image by chrisdat Processing 280 Chickens – Cornish Cross & Red Bros at Pete and Jen Backyard Bird’s Mobile Poultry Processing Unit Question by : Getting Backyard Chickens! Need help on planning for them.? Hi! My mom just told me were getting backyard chickens! Witch I don’t know why the city lets us do that. […]

raising baby ducks help?

July 26, 2012 5 Comments

Image by adamjackson1984 These two are both about 9 weeks old Question by Aussie C: raising baby ducks help? hi i have one 3 week old duck and i play whithhim for about a hour a day and he just does not like me he runs from me wont sit on my lap and hates […]