Archive for May 20th, 2011

20 May

Feeding Corn to Chickens

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Poultry expert Robert Plamondon suggests giving whole corn to chickens. In addition to contributing xanthophylls that make the yolks a lovely golden yellow, corn may help reduce the cost of feed. He suggests a 50/50 split of corn and pellets/laying feed.

According to Plamondon, if hens are fed oyster shells, grit is optional.

Regardless of whether or not you feed corn to laying hens, always give them a laying hen diet, which will provide proper, balanced amounts of vitally important protein, calcium, phosphorus, and other nutrients.

To read Plamondon’s article, click here.

20 May

June 15, 2011: Stay tuned for details on Home to Roost at Whole Foods, River Forest

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I’ve been invited to speak at Whole Food Market in River Foods on June 15. The topic will be chickens; specifics to be determined. Keep an eye on the blog for more info.

I’m very excited about this partnership, which came out of my Cheney Mansion event earlier this month.

20 May

June 18, 2011: Chicken Keeping Class at Belmont Feed and Seed

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Join Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consulting at Belmont Feed and Seed for a class on keeping chickens! Everything you need to know about chickens and then some.

DATE: Saturday, June 18

PLACE: Belmont Feed & Seed, 3036 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

TIME: 4 to 6 PM

COST: $25 per person

The owners will have a new shipment of chicks and a package deal on supplies for those who attend!

Package Deal

  • Cardboard box large enough to hold 4-6 chicks (9.95 Value)
  • Pack of pine shavings (12.95 value)
  • Brooder light (15.95 value)
  • Brooder bulb, 125 w. (3.95 value)
  • 4 chicks from our stock (16.00 value). I will have new chicks for the event, and a variety of them.
  • 10 lb. Organic Chick Starter (4.50 value)
  • Chick-size, jar type waterer (7.95 value)
  • Chick-size, jar type food dish (7.95 value)
Total value of the package is $79.20 Special for $68.00, or 15% off all chick/chicken supplies for participants.

Space is limited, so call 708-524-5038. After registering, mail in a check or use PayPal to secure a spot. Or you can pay with cash or check payable to Jennifer Murtoff on June 18.

Please make arrangements for childcare.