Getting ready for winter. I moved a few "adolescents," in with my older Orps. I am only keeping a dozen over winter. I gave away 10 more of them today.
I need to cull down on Orps. I am only gonna keep 2 males and maybe 6-8 females over winter. I have different ages. I took a few pictures yesterday, though not the best.
Here is a good article that was in the Rock yearbook.....
Oats in Show Poultry Rations
By Kraig Shafer
I have spent a considerable amount of time researching poultry diets in hopes of finding a ration that would
help condition birds for the show pen. Various grains, seeds and blends have been...
I have so many dang chicks around here - I can't possibly grow them all out (though I want to).
I am calling, "The Trader Show," tomorrow. As soon as I am on and say I have free chicks, I get 20 calls. Instant downsize and less feed to buy! Most male chicks will be gone tomorrow night (I hope).