Posts by Dbennett

Rooster to Hen Ratio Too High. We purchased 5 chicks for our daughter last spring. Unfortunately, two of them started crowing. At this point I think we can keep one; but, that means one has to find a new farm. I think he is amazing in...

Thank you for the compliment. And thank you for the advice. I need all the help I can get.

We purchased 5 chicks for our daughter last spring. Unfortunately, two of them started crowing. At this point I think we can keep one; but, that means one has to find a new farm. I think he is amazing in color. But, the hens don't...

I abandoned the idea of converting the play structure. Instead we built a freestanding coop and run. As I look at it now, I am not sure they would have had enough room with the original idea. My birds got pretty big.

@ldube Four months for a reply to you isn't bad. Coloring or staining from the feathers on the skin or meat of the red rangers? I haven't seen any. The processor said I may see a dye dot but I haven't even seen that.

Regarding the discussion here about where to "chill", "refrigerate", or "rest" 25 birds after process - My thought was that I would be using my gi-normous Costco sized ice chest (rotating birds and adding fresh ice each day) for the 3...

More update: 6 days until process appointment. Largest weighs 7 lbs and smallest is 5. That means in the last 5 days; the gain was between 3/4 and 1 pound each. Keep the feedback coming. I need all the help I can get.

We have a processing appointment. I know many of you do this yourself; I am happy to pay for this service. Again, these are Red Rangers and they will be 9 weeks and 5 days old at process. When I made the appointment they asked if I...

My first experience with chickens. Feed store sign said Red Rangers.....freedom ranger cross I assume?.. Store's chicken expert said they take 3 weeks longer to finish than Cornish cross. Yesterday was week 8. I weighed the smallest...

http://reviews.costco.com/2070/11257173/sunray-premium-playgrounds-sunray-premium-playground-reviews/reviews.htm Well, it's snowing to beat the band here right now - happy spring! And, it's dark outside. So, here's a link to the...