Posted by Mike Florio on June 12, 2013, 9:59 PM EDT
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I get plenty of quote sheets. I try to skim at least most of them, even though in most cases it’s the same old blah-blah say noting bullcrap.
Then there’s Broncos linebacker , and his side business of .
At the very bottom of a stack of quotes from six different Broncos coaches and players came Miller’s most recent poultry-related remarks. Specifically, someone asked him which came first, the chicken or the egg? (Seriously.)
Said Miller: “For me, I think it’d have to be the chicken. You need something to protect the eggs. You just can’t have eggs there. I’m sure there are a lot of theories out there of where stuff comes from. For me, I think it was some form of a chicken or something that had to lay the egg first. It just depends upon how you look at it. Is the glass half full or half empty? For me, it just makes sense for a chicken to come first.”
Hopefully, another member of the media eventually will ask Miller why the chicken crossed the road. Or whether the chickens have large talons. Or, perhaps more importantly, if the rooster goes with the hen, ?
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Baby Chickens 101 in
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Baby
Chicks Order in
Oakhurst, California
Thumbing through a baby chickens for sale in Oakhurst California
catalog is a yearly traditions in many houses. My kids and I eagerly await
the Murray McMurray Hatchery catalog. We love looking at all the cool and
different chicken breeds available. Catalogs are free so head on over to
their site and request one if you are interested.
Typically hatcheries online offer both standard breeds
and bantams. Bantams are fun hardy little chickens, they lay tiny eggs
that kids especially love collecting. Bantams typically weigh less than 2
pounds when full grown. Just like ordering anything online there are pros
and cons to ordering baby chicks online. Pros of buying baby chicks in
Oakhurst California * Big Selection - If you are wanting a large
variety of different chicken breeds and egg colors, you will find the best
selection at an online hatchery. * Both Bantams and full sized chickens
available * You get to choose what sex you want. If you want a mixture of
both male and female then choosing a "straight run" will save you money
and you will get a mixture of male and female chicks. You can also choose
all males or all females too. * Weekly specials. Hatcheries have sales on
chicks, you are likely to get a good deal if you are flexible with the
breeds you are wanting. Cons of buying baby chicks in Oakhurst
California * Order early to get the best selection. Certain breeds sell
out fast, sometimes as early as 6 months in advance of shipping! If you
are wanting a certain breed it's best to order your chicks in the fall
before their orders sell out.
Baby Chicks Coop in
Oakhurst, California
Quantity - you must order a certain number of chicks. Typically hatcheries
will require you buy a minimum of 25 chicks at a time. The number is
necessary for the chicks survival during shipping. All 25 chicks are put
in one small box without heat. They are crowded in the box and produce
enough body heat to arrive in good shape. * The wait - If you choose to
buy chicks from a feed store you will have them the same day but if you
choose to go with a hatchery you have to wait until they are ready to ship
and then wait for the chicks to arrive. Ordering baby chicks online in
Oakhurst California is easy and has always been a very pleasant
experience of me. It can be a little frustrating waiting for the chicks
but it's so worth the wait. When the post office calls and you hear all
those little "cheeps" or "chirps" in the background you'll know the wait
was worth it! How to Care for your new baby chickens in Oakhurst,
California Baby chicks are really
cute and
tough to resist,
however it's finest to plan for their
arrival before you obtain them. Prepare first
by collecting not just the
right products, yet
likewise the correct
expertise to look after
them. Raising baby chicks is relatively
simple, you merely need
to supply them with the following: A
clean as well as cozy
habitat Lots of food and water Interest and also
love Environment Your environment could be a basic box, fish tank,
pet cat provider, or guinea
pig cage. Line it with old towels and
coverings (with no loosened
strings!) to start, as well as after a
couple of weeks use straw over paper.
Note: Avoid utilizing just
newspaper or other sandal
surface areas-- or your chicks legs could grow
malformed. You likewise require
something to serve up food and also
water in, such as a chicken feeder and water
recipe from the feed store, or a pickle container
cover for food as well as a family
pet bird water dispenser from a pet shop. Also, as the chicks get
older you can present a perch
right into the environment to get them
educated on perching. Warmth To
keep your chicks heat you have to
give them with a heat resource.
This could be as easy as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp design lamp from an equipment shop, or an infrared reptile warmth
bulb also work extremely well (my
suggestion). Chicks need this
heat 24/7 up until their downy fluff is
changed with plumes (which can use
up to two months). The freshly
hatched out need a temperature level
between 90 and also 100 degrees,
and also weekly this could
be minimized by
approximately 5 degrees or
so. The heat source ought
to get on simply one side of the cage
to enable chicks a variety of
temperature levels. The chicks are your best
thermometer- if they are hiding in the
contrary corner of your heat
light, you have to
lower the temperature level. If
they are surrounding each other under the
heat (not just snuggling),
you need to put some heat.
Housekeeping
Sanitation is essential as
well as it maintains your chicks healthy. Make certain to transform
the bed linens
frequently and also
always give tidy
food and water Food as well as water.
Chicks grow very quick
which calls for plenty of clean
food and water. Offer
enough in any way times and also inspect
typically to
stop dehydrated as well as
hungry chicks. Chick food is different compared
to grown-up chicken food, and also it comes
in both medicated and
also non-medicated ranges. Feed chick food for the
very first two months, after that
switch to a grower food (~ 17 %
protein) for another 2 months,
and then to a slightly
lower healthy protein feed or a layer feed
(if you have layers). Dirt Some chicks want
to get a head start on taking
dust bathrooms, while others won't occupy that task until they are
older. If you have the space in your chick
unit, introduce a tray of sand or
filth for them to shower in.
Attention and also love There are a couple of advantages to hanging
out with your chicks. To start
with, they will most
likely bond with you and also
not escape as grownups. Second, if you
examine your chicks daily as well as
enjoy their habits, you could
catch disease or various
other problems previously. Watch out for wheezing, limping, or
various other unhealthy
indicators. Make sure to
likewise check out
their poop, as diarrhea can cause matted feathers as well
as clogged up cloaca.
Lastly, it is important to watch out for social concerns, such as the
tiniest chick obtaining badgered. Empty nest disorder So your
chicks are now completely feathered
and its time for them to leave the
security of your home
and move outside into a
coop. Check out our
section on chicken cages to read more
about coops as well as
correct coop environments.
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