Poultry Talk Ontario (pto.ca)

Great idea! I would like to see a section for what to feed your ducks and chickens. What to start them on, when to change such as, at what age, any food items not to feed them. Things such as crumb vs mash. Making your own feed. Natural remedies and prevention like putting apple cider vinegar in the...

I will be breeding them this spring for the first time. Don't know how successful the outcome will be. I only have one roo and three hens.

Are there any seeds that shouldn't be feed to them? Apple, pear, peppers etc?

Thanks for the replies everyone. I was concerned if they would choke on them.

windwalkingwolf you are somewhat fortunate not to have your eye injured. I don't think I would be able to go back in the coop. This will be our first year for breeding Partridge Chantecler chickens and Welsh Harlequin ducks. The Chantecler's just started laying in the fall, then stopped. Looking for...

Is it ok to feed my chickens and ducks fresh raw pumpkin and squash seeds? Should they be dried first and shelled?

We live in NW Ontario. Our chickens and ducks are preferring to stay inside.

I'm so sorry to hear about your losses Robbie, WLLady and Skinnyrooster.

Ditto! Happy New Year to everyone and I know it is going to be, since we can continue to communicate with 'PTO'. We are off to a good start. Awesome!

Hi everyone! I was a member of PSO and I sure am glad to join PTO. I live an hour southwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Good job and a very nice site. Thank you to all of you who made this happen. I'm so glad to be able to continue on.... Thanks Al for your assistance with my avatar. I hope everyone ha...