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I Need Info On Chickens!!?

January 10, 2012 4 Comments

Image by btmspox Working outside at the picnic table and the chickens decided to join me. Question by N8DoggyDogg: I Need Info On Chickens!!? Where can i buy 2 chicks online? What type of chickens should i get for a small 2 chicken urban farming coop? Add your own answer in the comments!

Do you have backyard chickens? Tell us why and how you became a chicken owner.?

January 9, 2012 5 Comments

Image by kristen & todd mary anne and ginger enjoying the sky deck. Question by farmfresh: Do you have backyard chickens? Tell us why and how you became a chicken owner.? I have three backyard hens for fun and eggs! What a great hobby! What do you think? Answer below!

What do turkeys eat? I am raising babies.?

January 8, 2012 1 Comment

Image by buckofive Question by Sharon: What do turkeys eat? I am raising babies.? I have a 7 week old baby and 4 4week old babies. I feed them a high protein game bird starter feed, but what else can I give them? Are fruit and veggies okay for them too as treats? I want […]

What is the best thing to feed chickens during winter?

January 7, 2012 5 Comments

Image by IMLS DCC Description: woman feeding chickens. View source image. More information on the commercial rights for this photo. Part of Olympic Peninsula Community Museum University of Washington Libraries. Brought to you by IMLS Digital Collections and Content. Unrestricted access; use with attribution. Question by …..: What is the best thing to feed chickens during winter? Is […]

do female turkeys need a male turkey to lay eggs?

January 6, 2012 11 Comments

Image by lrice OK– raise your hands if you have a pot big enough to brine three 18 lb turkeys at one time…. Question by outlaw: do female turkeys need a male turkey to lay eggs? this is my first time raising turkeys, we have 4 female turkeys and we had 1 male turkey but […]

what is the current farm gate price of broiler chickens?

January 5, 2012 1 Comment

Image by Soil Science In states like North Carolina, broiler chicken litter is a valuable source of plant nutrients. The proper utilization of the litter on-farm, or on neighboring farms, can greatly reduce the nead for fertilizers. Question by teresa: what is the current farm gate price of broiler chickens? Give your answer to this […]

Urban Backyard Chicken Coop?

January 4, 2012 1 Comment

Image by osmium we were in portland to go to mark and amanda’s wedding. the day we got there, we went over to their house to help them plant shrubs around their urban chicken farm. this is lucy, and lucy escaped four times while we were there. Question by alex: Urban Backyard Chicken Coop? Does […]

How do I Build a Chicken Coop?

January 3, 2012 4 Comments

Image by Moosicorn Building our chicken coop. Moosicorn Ranch is an experiment in sustainable living www.moosicorn.com Question by : How do I Build a Chicken Coop? I want to build a chicken coop for my father in law as a gift:P Any DIY tips? What do you think? Answer below!

How do I build a Backyard Chicken Coop?

January 2, 2012 5 Comments

Question by Diane: How do I build a Backyard Chicken Coop? Anyone know how to build a small chicken coop? We are getting some chickens soon so I need to figure out something quick! Feel free to answer in the comment section below

how do I improve growth of staunted chickens?

January 2, 2012 2 Comments

Image by ratnasinghrathore Cooking Chicken Curry for dinner. Here is how. Serves Four Time Taken to Prepare – about 90 Min Ingredients Onions 4 large minced Oil 1 cup Red chilli powder 3 tea spoons heaping ( or to taste) Coriander Powder 3 tea spoons heaping( or same proportion as the red chillies) Turmeric Powder […]