Fugly Farm

[BlueBaby]

You guys know I’m slow.... and simple.

Just crank up the gear a little bit on your broom. You'll be ok. Did you get your chip's?

 

[room onthebroom]

Just crank up the gear a little bit on your broom. You'll be ok. Did you get your chip's?

I did! I’m a chip addict though... you can never have enough or eat just one.

 

[Duckfarmer1]

I was sucked into the trap of “so ugly they’re cute” a little over a year and a half ago and it’s true. But since then I’ve realized what hardy birds they are. I have butchered two NN cockerels and they both produced a good carcass, one at 13 weeks and the other at 23 weeks.

Can I ask a really dumb question...what do they taste like? When you said that they have less feathers, which is good for your climate, I’m guessing it’s warm where you are. I’m inPA. Very cold here..but you said they are a hardy breed...so, could they make it here? And how big would you say they are..undressed weight? We’ve only eaten two birds so far...but...if these were a good meat bird..perhaps?

 

[N F C]

You guys know I’m slow.... and simple.

That's why you fit in so well with the rest of us!

 

[N F C]

I did! I’m a chip addict though... you can never have enough or eat just one.

DH brought home a new (to us) kind the other day and I'm having trouble staying out of them. Lay's Chile Limon...so good!

 

[igorsMistress]

@igorsMistress The dark eyed girl did lay an egg yesterday! I'm so glad that she's back from her vacation.

Edit: The cowgirl layed one today, so she's back from vacation, too!

Excellent!

 

[igorsMistress]

That's why you fit in so well with the rest of us!

You took the words right out of my mouth

 

[igorsMistress]

DH brought home a new (to us) kind the other day and I'm having trouble staying out of them. Lay's Chile Limon...so good!

Are they? I've been reluctant. Maybe a small bag first.

 

[N F C]

Are they? I've been reluctant. Maybe a small bag first.

They have a tiny bit of heat to them which is good but the lime is what keeps me coming back.

 

[igorsMistress]

Can I ask a really dumb question...what do they taste like? When you said that they have less feathers, which is good for your climate, I’m guessing it’s warm where you are. I’m inPA. Very cold here..but you said they are a hardy breed...so, could they make it here? And how big would you say they are..undressed weight? We’ve only eaten two birds so far...but...if these were a good meat bird..perhaps?

Size varies because people breed them with other breeds to make colorful Nn. At least in my experience. They don't grow fast like meat birds so if you're looking to butcher @ 16 to 18ish weeks they'll typically be a lighter carcass. Fine for us, but it depends on what you want.