Recent content by jetchaos

How do I know if my black eyed beans are sprouted enough for my hens? I know that they are poisonous when unsprouted and raw, and I'd really rather keep my hens healthy... This is what they look like just now. Is that okay, or am I better giving them another serving of boiled beans and leaving...

Thanks for the suggestions. I realise that past me was a bit silly to put it there in the first place - we have a big rat issue where we live and I was too concerned about ensuring that they couldn't dig in to think about the drainage! I can move it to higher ground, it's just a massive pain...

Hey, Any ideas for this particular issue? I've got a chicken run that has a hardwood chip cover on the bottom, tarpaulin over the top of it, but it's on a concrete standing so unfortunately our wild rain the past couple of days has finally decided to start flooding. Usually, it will evaporate...

Thank you for all of your comments - food for thought! Honestly, there's corn there because I'm trying to make it gluten free and I wasn't very sure of any other alternatives - it's something I'd be willing to swap out as I know it can be more of a treat food! And the gluten free results from...

Thank you for this. I knew I probably needed to add something, but wasn't sure! It's guided me in the right direction. Had a quick Google, and found this...

Hey, working on a DIY feed recipe (further to my post yesterday about bring gluten-free!). Have used calculators etc where I can and tried to substitute appropriately. If anyone could give me feedback on this mix, I would be very appreciative! 40% buckwheat 20% corn 20% lentils 10% soybeans 7%...

Thanks for this! I think my concern arises from the fact that wheat is no longer an option, neither is barley, or oats - I can use corn, but I'm not sure that is a good direct replacement for the above grains? And honestly, I'm not overly sure what other grains are suitable in such large...

Hello all, Aware, through my many searches, that this is a topic of debate - but I'm looking for a gluten-free feed for my rescue hens when they arrive. Both myself and my wife are Coeliac, my wife much more sensitive to exposure than I am, and neither of us want to bring any gluten into our...

Hello! Wee introduction post then... I've not yet got chickens, but we're looking forward to rescuing hopefully 3 chickens soon. Not sure what breed they will be, but happy to be able to give them a safe and loving home. We live on a Scottish island and we have around a 1/3 acre for roaming - we...