Guest guest Posted January 28, 2001 Report Share Posted January 28, 2001 Hey there -- I'm about to inherit 3 chickens and wanted a little herbalist advice from those of you who keep the critters. I have a friend who raises chickens and sells the eggs, and she uses commercial feed, terramycin in their water, and all sorts of other hideous stuff. I don't want to go that route. These are mongrel chickens (2 hens and a rooster) but enormously healthy, being 5th generation organically raised, and I would like to keep them that way. I spent a lot of my growing-up time on my grandparents' farm, so I know the basics about how to take care of them, but I would like to feed them something healthy and organic. I grow corn and soybeans, and have tons of greens of all sorts, and can mix eggshells into their feed. Will that do, or do I need to add something else? I know they need about 20% protein, but the soybeans should take care of that. And what if they get sick -- has anyone ever " herbaled " a chicken? Ian, I know you have your own chickens -- what do you feed them? Thanks for any advice! Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2001 Report Share Posted January 29, 2001 Our chicken had an accident in the yard somehow and broke her leg, actually it came out of socket at the hip and I did my best to put it back and wrapped it up, kept her in a cage for 1 month in the house babying her. She has been back outside for 1 month and has a slight limp but is just fine. That's my chicken story! Also some place do sell Organic feed. God Bless, Jamie - <mamalaura <herbal remedies > Saturday, January 27, 2001 5:32 PM [herbal remedies] Natural Chickens > Hey there -- > > I'm about to inherit 3 chickens and wanted a little herbalist advice from those of you who keep the critters. I have a friend who raises chickens and sells the eggs, and she uses commercial feed, terramycin in their water, and all sorts of other hideous stuff. I don't want to go that route. > > These are mongrel chickens (2 hens and a rooster) but enormously healthy, being 5th generation organically raised, and I would like to keep them that way. I spent a lot of my growing-up time on my grandparents' farm, so I know the basics about how to take care of them, but I would like to feed them something healthy and organic. I grow corn and soybeans, and have tons of greens of all sorts, and can mix eggshells into their feed. Will that do, or do I need to add something else? I know they need about 20% protein, but the soybeans should take care of that. And what if they get sick -- has anyone ever " herbaled " a chicken? Ian, I > know you have your own chickens -- what do you feed them? > > Thanks for any advice! > Laura > > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > ian_shillington > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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