I have some doubts about the laying formula and its functions. 1) Are not the percentages of calcium contained in the laying formula too high knowing that if...
Hi Edgar, I am not a rocket scientist and I'm sure there is a schollar on here somewhere that can give percentages and readings on this but I'm gonna put it...
Oh, wow, I never thought about the eggs and shells, Sally. I know one thing only and that my one hen that hatched eggs last year only
got game bird layer and...
Peas and other birds are more resilient than we give them credit for. A lot of us worry that we aren't feeding them correctly and they keep on laying eggs and...
Hi Chris, Gamebird Layer is a balanced complete ration for all gamebirds. It is higher in protein and other stuff too but I feel that is due to the difference...
I believe you are certainly correct Iona, but, when NOT normally penned the peas could probably live their whole lives free ranged without being wormed. Sally ...
Hoho, I should be asleep, too, but I think spring is coming after this next
little snowfall. LOL The only thing I do differently at the end of breeding season...
Oh yah, and if you subscribe to Poultry press, each month they send you
some coupons to take off your feed bill. I just got my first one and my
friend got...
Free range peas probably could go with de-worming. But my crew and I used to run them down a couple of times a year and shove Wormal Pills down their throats....
Thank you very much Sally for your contribution!!! it helps a lot!!!! your point at FREE RANGE BIRDS marks a big difference to those who are penned!!! Thanks...
In the past I have found that the gamebird breeder feed I was getting did not have enough calicum in it. I was losing hens Raise them till 2 yrs and then...
This is the reason I keep free choice crushed oyster shell in containers in all the bird yards. Since birds also need grit/small stones in the gizzard for...
It must not be for peas, so what is it, exactly? I have to go to Spokane on
Monday so I am going to get some. Chris [Non-text portions of this message have...
It is just a small pea size gravel/stones. It is rounded from being washed by water in stream beds where it is usually dug from. I get it in bags, but some...
Oh, thank you, Iona. I have it on my list and I am turning in. I don't even
have my glasses on and I'm way beyond tired. Chris [Non-text portions of this...
I have to place these birds. I just don't have enough room and need their space for my chickens. I will let them go for $100, for both. Pick up only. they...
As you all know I know nothing about pea fowl, but in raising my silkies and guineas I have borrowed from parrot studies and it has been very effective. You...
Hi Chris, it is also used in FL. for the almost flat roofs that are papered and tarred and then graveled. In the cement Iona was speaking of also down here...
Interesting, Sally. I know to buy small sacks of grit at th e feed store, it
is pretty costly. We do have a sandy soil, though, so they probably get plenty...
I bought a 50 pound bag of oyster shell at Tractor supply this past week-end for about 8.00. If I can't find red pidgeon grit I mix horse minerals with the ...
I'll have to find one of those tractor supply places. I do like the idea of
the pea gravel, though, so it would build up in the pen for a type of
bedding or...
Chris, Oyster shell is for calcium. It isn't grit. Grit is small pebbles that birds use in the gizzard to aid in grinding food. I keep free choice crushed...
Yah, I give my birds, parrot types, oyster shell. Yah, with 40lbs it would
take a long time. LOL Chris [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
well, I give it to ALL my birds. My parrot gets a blue mineral for salt, grit and feather coloring but the guineas, peafowl, chickens, ducks...EVERYONE ELSE ...
I still have peafowl available, adults aged 3-7, raised by hand and very gentle birds, in a variety of colors in Southwestern Virginia. I am offering a 25%...
New to group and raising pea fowl: I have a young (about 2 years old) breeding pair and am hoping for the hen to hatch out some eggs. I am thinking of adding...
Hi. Welcome to the group. You are Tom Selleck aren't you? Please say yes. ;- ) Joking aside: If 'adding a hen' means moving her location, into a new home, it's...
Welcome to the group!! It's a great group and I know someone will know the
answer and I will look forward to seeing it, too!!! Chris [Non-text portions of...
Valerie, So is it best to set up birds at an early age? From what I have read everything states to add hens as the male matures and is able to handle them....
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