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My Chickens
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items I love my chickens very much and what them to be as healthy as possible. Here I share what I feed my chickens and ducks. I also share any suppliments I add to their diet.
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My chickens
I have made a list of the items I use to feed and treat my chickens.
My hens, and drakes love this stuff, it is extremely nutritious for them, I give them a variety of these along side their grain. They love it. I give them a bag every 2-4 days as they need.
ImPECKables Hot Peppers & Worms Chicken Treats, 7 lb. at Tractor Supply Co
I have been giving this to my hens since day one. Its a great source of protein which helps with the egg production. I also give it to my Drakes, they need lots of extras, and they also love it. This is a must have for anyone who has hens, or birds.
Dried Mealworms 10 lbs - High Protein Bird Feed
Both my hens and my drakes love these treats. The extra protein is much needed to aid in the egg production especially during the winter months. As a bonus they love it. I always have some on hand, they have been enjoying these since day one.
Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae 10LB, Natural
This particular brand is more affordable then the others I have posted here, I only recently found this one. I have always used the other 2, but my girls and boys do not find any difference.
10lb Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae Chicken Feed
My hens love these so much, they peck at the bucket all the time. Chickens are really smart. They remember where I have the treats.
Pecking Order Mealworm Sprinkles 5 LB
I started my flock on this probiotic when 2 of my four ducks health started to deteriorate. I had never owned ducks and did not know that they need supplements. I add a TSP to 1 pound Ration. I lost the 2, but one of the other 2 was starting to get lethargic and after being on the supplement he got better. I still have 2 drakes. They are mean little guys.
Brewer's Yeast + Probiotics & Vitamins for Poultry
This Niacin is human grade, I gave this to both my ducks and chickens since they all eat from the same spots. I add 1 capsule per pound, empty the capsule and discard casing. I have been giving them this since I had the issues with the deficiencies i...
Nutricost Niacin 500mg, 240 Caps, Non-GMO
This is one of the products I use for my flocks bedding in the coop. I feel like the smell of Cedar helps deter predators and mice, ( I hope at least). I love the smell of cedar.
Vibrant Life Cedar Wood Pet Bedding, 141 L Bag
I have used this bedding for my flock since day one. Since moving them to the coop, I now mix it with the Cedar shavings. I love this stuff.
Vibrant Life Pine Wood Pet Bedding, 141 L Bag
This is what I use when I first get my chicks, I keep them on this right up until they start laying eggs, mine took about 6 months.
NatureServe Non-Medicated Grower/Starter Feed Crumble For Poultry 10 lb
I use this while the chicks are inside, before they are ready to go to the coop. I generally keep them inside the house about 3 months. I want them to be able to defend them selves a bit before I leave them on their own. I keep them in a large fish t...
Little Giant 1 qt Feeder Base For Poultry
This feeder is convenient for when I have a large group of hens, I also use it when I have the baby chicks inside. I always keep plenty of food at their disposal.
Little Giant 32 oz Feeder For Poultry
I love this water dispenser, it keeps the water cleaner longer. I use this when I have the chicks inside.
Little Giant 1 gal Jar Feeder and Waterer For Poultry
This is the bottom to the gallon water feeder. It's an absolute must have as far as I am concerned. Especially when tending to little chicks.
Little Giant 1 qt Water Base For Poultry
I add Crushed Red Pepper Flakes to my chickens feed because it helps their gut health, increases circulation and parasite resistance. It is especially benefical to add this to their feed during the winter. to support overall health. The consumption o...
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 4 LB Bulk Jar
Feeding chickens herbs and spices boosts their immune system. Common additions like Oregano, thyme and garlic provide natural antibiotics and anti-inflammatory benefits, while others like mint and lavender help repel pests in the coop. Studies show t...
The Spice Way Herbes De Provence 4oz
Regrettably where there are Chickens there will be rodents as well. I do not want extra pets, this is one way to deal with them.
Electric Rat Trap Humane Mouse Zapper
Chickens like to take baths, only not with water. I use this dust bath power for my flock.
Chicken Dust Bath 7lbs - Natural Poultry Dust
If you are new to raising chickens, or ducks, especially ducks, they need extra vitamins this is s good source of electrolyte for them.
Sav-A-Chick 9 Pack Electrolyte & Vitamin Strip
In the summer I get a lot of flies due to the chickens and ducks. I hang these under my gazebo and problem solved.
Fly Traps Outdoor Patio 2 Non-Toxic Bags
This is much needed if processing birds.
Chicken Butchering Cone, Medium Size, 1 Pack
To me keeping my birds safe is extremely important. I did a lot of research prior to setting up. This is what I ended up building my run with.
Land Guard 23 Gauge 1/4in 48x100ft Wire Mesh
I have 2 of these buckets in which I store the chickens solder fly larva.
Manufacturer Varies Bucket,6 gal,Silver 2PYW4
gardening.
Worm castings fertilizer improves the soil and helps plants grow healthier. This Fertilizer can be used for indoor or outdoor plants.
100% Pure Organic Worm Castings Fertilizer 15lbs
Mykos is a root stimulator for plants to aid in boosting stronger healthier roots, so that the plant may grow bigger, healthier and yield more fruit.
Xtreme Gardening Mykos 2.2 lb Mycorrhizal Root Stimulator
Azomite Rock dust is volcanic ash, with trace minerals which are super beneficial to plant growth and fruit yield.
Azomite Volcanic Ash Rock Dust 5 lbs
I like to make my own potting soil, and this is one of the ingredients I add to my mix to add aeration.
Eve's Horticultural Perlite 20 Cups Dry
Liquid Kelp Seaweed Fertilizer Concentrate Makes 1,600+ Gallons
Liquid Kelp Seaweed Fertilizer Concentrate - Gallon
As I am always planting and doing this or that. I have this wagon to help me move things around. I also use it to move Ella around in the garden so she can be close to me.
Gorilla Carts Steel Utility Cart, 7 Cu Ft, 1000 lb
I have 2 of these, I purchased back in 2020, this is how I start my seedlings early inside.
SunBlaster Grow Light Garden, Black 1600200
I use these clips to prop up viney plants, such as tomatoes, peas and such.
RamPro 40pc Green Gardening Plant Gripper Clips
I like grafting, and propagating plants. My husband calls me the plant mad scientist. I am always doing something. I have to say I impress myself sometimes.
3-in-1 Grafting Tool Kit with SK5 Blades
At times I over do it with the amount of plants I have so I need to prop them up. This is the twine I use.
6300FT Tomato Tying Garden Twine
I sometimes use jute twine to prop my tomatoes up.
Tenn Well Natural Jute Twine 984ft 2mm
I tie the twine to it and insert it in the ground, then I tie the other end at the top of the tomatoes propping device. I usually make my own from states, or bamboo.
Sandbaggy 6" Landscape Staples, 1,000 pcs
I use these rooting boxes when I air layer a plant.
Rooting Box 12PCs Plant Rooting Ball Device