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  1. GiantChickensRock

    Where to attach feed troughs to a Salatin-style chicken tractor

    Has anyone built a Salatin-style chicken tractor for meat birds/cornish cross, who could share photos of where/how they attached the feeders? I am planning to run the water cup system down one side fed by a 5-gallon bucket, and I'm trying to figure out where to put the feeders where they'll be...
  2. Syidan96

    Which of these are the best white chicken meat broilers?

    Specifics of the Differences and/or pros and cons of between these breeds or label: Cornish x, jumbo Cornish x, and Arbor acres, Can anyone explain the specifics, and which is better in the attributes of fast growing, large meat birds be it commercially, industrially or even personally? And if...
  3. AmeraucanaChicken

    Mini-Classic Turkey Possibly Dying

    Around two or three years ago we bought two mini-classic turkeys with plans to eat them for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately that did not work out, and we ended up keeping them. Around a year ago one of the turkeys died from sour crop due to eating orchard grass, but we still have the second...
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  4. B

    What exactly is a western rustic?

    Hey all, curious to see if anyone knows if a western rustic is a purebred or a hybrid? Has anyone bred these guys? What are they a cross between? Thanks!
  5. G

    Broad breasted white turkey health?

    A month and a half ago I got a turkey poult, unaware that white breasted turkeys aren’t good pets due to their health issues because they are meat birds. I love this little turkey and would like to keep her healthy and happy as long as possible. What can I do to make keep her healthy for as long...
  6. GlicksChicks

    What to Feed Meat Birds Without Broiler Feed?

    Hello, I plan on raising some meat birds and I don't know if I could afford to buy another type of feed. I am already buying Layer Feed, Scratch Feed, and Chick Feed. I am wondering what I could feed meat birds instead of buying broiler feed? Are there more natural alternatives? Do meat...
  7. P

    Western Rustics- How long do they live?

    I have purchased western rustics for meet birds but i am curious if i can keep a group of 4 of them for laying eggs to put in the incubator. Is it just a matter of diet or should i cull at the 12 week recommended mark? I would just like to stop purchasing meat birds if possible.
  8. Poultrynomics

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  9. C

    Need help predator proofing chicken tractor.

    I have a few questions. I have built this cattle panel chicken tractor for the meat chickens and will be the layers run when meat is done. Finishing up on it today. It’s 3 cattle panels, 2x4 (6 and 12foot long, so decently heavy). The front 2/3 is 1/4 hardwire and the back portion (which will...
  10. FatherFalcon

    Encouraging Laying Quail…

    Ideally... in my mind's eye In small spaces; Free roam/greenhouse/etc....... Aviary/ Runs/ Pens/ Hutch/Nesting box; safe place to lay an egg away from Roo’s area coverage ( a dark spot to hide) Rollout cage: forced conditions and no choice to lay in place Give the Roo’s a time of separation...
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  11. Chicks in VA

    Any good way to prepare whole birds?

    I am looking to cook 2 RIR roosters ,wondering what's a way to get a whole bird not tough but still have that farm fresh flavor if you know what I mean!Thanks
  12. How To Make Chicken Kill Cones

    How To Make Chicken Kill Cones

    SUMMARY This document details how to make chicken kill cones used to restrain chickens calmly in place as they are being slaughtered. It makes the slaughter process simple, easy, and efficient especially when process multiple birds. Having 2 or more kill cones allow you to process multiples...
  13. C

    Laying Flock of Black Australorps, April 2023 Hatch

    Located in the Tampa Bay Area. 9 Australorp Hens and 1 very active Rooster. All sorted for confirmation, personality and breed standard. Majority are laying as of 3 weeks ago... several more to kick in. They are equal to my Rhode Island Reds in egg quality. Perfect for someone selling hatching...
  14. HenriettaPizzaNolan

    Ranger chicken(s) crowing at 5.5 weeks

    Well, this is something I did not plan for. I've only raised CX in the past and have never had anyone crow before processing day. This morning, I go out to feed and water my nearly 6 week old Rainbow Rangers (Meyer Hatchery) and someone is trying to crow! It's that baby crow that isn't too loud...
  15. The_Desert_Druid

    Raising Meat Birds in the Burbs- A How To Guide

    Live in the Suburbs? Wish you could raise your own Chicken? This is the post for you. My husband and I have been raising Cornish X meaties now for 2 seasons. and we do it with not much space. This is a how to guide on what steps we took to get there. I first wanted to raise my own chicken for...
  16. lunaticfishboy

    A few pictures of my heavily spoiled meat chickens..

    I'm gonna be butchering these sweethearts within the next couple days. I'm trying to prepare myself again, for the big day after so many lovely days of spending time with these friendly and fun little birds. The Cornish Cross has always been my favorite. They are almost like the golden retriever...
  17. Mrsmalexander8

    When can my child participate in culling?

    we are first year chicken owners and will be culling and eating the extra cockerels. it is important to us that our children know where food comes from, but we don’t want to do something they may not be ready for by allowing them to participate in the process. I did not grow up in a family...
  18. J

    Newbie looking into meat chickens this Spring

    Hello, We have had pastured egg layers for many years (variety of breeds), and looking into building a couple chicken tractors for the Spring, and raising our first flock of meat birds. I know all breeds have their positives, and negatives, but more so, am wondering if there is any kind of...
  19. KitchenFamilyFarm

    How to fatten up layers before butcher

    I have 8 layers. They’re getting old & 4 have since stopped laying. Was wondering the best way to put some weight on them before butchering them. The breed is Golden Comet. I’ve heard whole milk & chick feed could work ok.
  20. Fangeddeer

    Looking to rehome 3 Cornish game hens & 1 Cornish game rooster (CA)

    (Forgot to add, they can all be separated n adopted separately) Hello, I’m looking to rehome 4 Cornish game chickens as I got them for laying but soon found out they’re not good at that. To keep it short, they’re friendly towards humans and not so much other birds. Though, The rooster is...
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