
How do you crack your own corn? - BackYard Chickens
Mar 3, 2015 · You need a grain mill to crack grains. A hand crank one like the Corona will work. you set the grinding plates loose. You can find one Ebay for under $50.. I just buy whole …
How much on average do farmers sell grain for in bulk?
Oct 22, 2008 · No doubt, a big operation feeding 1000's of birds, it is very worthwhile to have their mill and feed their field grown grains, adding in their own supplements. Bulk grains- I can get a …
Homemade chick starter!!!! Updated - BackYard Chickens
Mar 3, 2010 · Updated to add: FOr the first 2-3 weeks, it would be best to partially grind this recipe, especially the split peas and lentils. Ours are managing, working around the big stuff, …
What to feed 2-month old chickens
Aug 22, 2009 · ok hats what i thought you meant, the best place to look is lionsgrip.com then you can add or subtract ingrediants to what your local grain mill has in stock, i go to a mill as it is a …
How to to turn pellets into crumbles? - BackYard Chickens
Feb 19, 2011 · Quote: Mash is milled grains in the un-pelletized form. This photo shows mash on the left. It is a complete ration of milled grains, vitamins, and minerals, but not pelletized.
Chicks arrive in 7 days! First time owners. Can they survive in the ...
Mar 9, 2025 · Hiya, and welcome to BYC! They can be raised anywhere provided they've got a heat source keeping them at the appropriate temp, room to get away from the heat, chick …
Tractor Supply Assorted Bantam Breed Identification
Apr 15, 2024 · I recently bought six assorted bantams from Tractor Supply consisting of three different breeds. I think I may know what they are, except for the all black one. Can someone …
Having TSC order chicks for you?! - BackYard Chickens
Oct 17, 2024 · Hello! I remember someone telling me quite a while ago on here that you can have TSC order chicks for you and then you pick them up in-store?
Strong Tasting Chicken? I found out why! - BackYard Chickens
Apr 21, 2008 · I am curious if the testes are being removed without being ruptured. That is one of the quickest ways to spoil meat is allowing them to seep into the meat. I think we would all be …
Hatcheries/breeders around Iowa? - BackYard Chickens
Feb 27, 2025 · Hey everyone! Springtime is coming around and as usual, I am sort of scouting out some potential hatcheries and breeders to find good poultry for next year's go-around at the …