Placed an order with Duck Creek Farms for a pair of ducks. Was just wondering what folks' experiences are wrt turnaround time. I still have some finishing touches to make to my new duck house (including doors smh), and I want to know how long I realistically have to get them done before I have...
How long before Thanksgiving do you harvest your turkey for the big day?
I was planning on 3 days prior, and was going to spatchcock and dry brine in the fridge and want to see what those with more experience do. (First time harvesting turkey)
Any recs on cook temp and time also appreciated...
I have 4 hens of laying age (all are under a year old). Up until earlier this week, all were laying consistently. I now have 1 hen that has not laid in several days. (I know it's just the one based on egg colors -- she is my only brown egg layer.) Everyone else is laying just fine.
She doesn't...
This is my 20-week-old brown leghorn. (Not 100% sure of the breed though.) I suspect roo, as she's not laying, is leggier than my two older backyard crosses who are confirmed hens (second pic shows them together). Saddle feathers and green tail as well make me think roo. What's throwing me off...