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Integrating Pullets
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Counting Chickens (more fun than counting sheep!)
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Chickens love the dust!
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And they love yogurt. And it's good for them!
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Sometimes the chickens get leg mites...Petroleum oil (Vaseline) smothers the mites and prevents new ones.
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The teenagers find their way into the hen house...bedtime!
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Cool chickens are happy chickens!
Coco shows us how to make a swamp cooler for the chicken coop! How cool is that? This design is improved upon in the video at the top of the page entitled "Air Conditioning for Chickens." Post script: Based on advice from a viewer, (thank you Mari!), I ultimately decided to raise the fan higher towards the chickens' perches by using a small table. Make certain that the frozen water jugs are secure...mine had toppled overnight!
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No more flies for Wildfire!
Citronella spray is great for fending off flies. |
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Note: I use organic products when I can, but they are more expensive.
1-3 large canisters whole raw oats (grocery-store size) or equivalent organic oats from bulk section. Lisa suggests 1 canister, but I use three to stretch it out a bit, since I have so many chickens. 4 cups shelled sunflower seeds, (I use raw, organic) 4 cups dried seaweed, (I use 1 .54 oz. bag) 2 cups flax seed 2 1/2 cups garlic powder or granules (approx. 3% of the mix) 1 cup brewer's yeast Optional, depending on your preference: 1 1/2 cups probiotic powder (approx. 2% of mix) 2 1/2 cups food-grade diatomaceous earth (approx. 2%) 2 cups assorted dried herbs. NOTE: These can be expensive so I don't always add them. However, you can make your own dried herbs which is ultimately cheaper! See how on my "Food Preservation" page. Stir entire mixture until well blended. Place in airtight containers. Sprinkle about a handful over food receptacles every morning. |
Part 1
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Part 2
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Part 1: Integrating pullets |
Part 2: Integrating pullets |
Part 3: Integrating pullets |
Winter Work! |
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Billy saves the day!
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