Posts by bird dirt 40206

My favorite way to cook a whole chicken is via "beer butt chicken" on the grill, but if he'll be too tough for that, then I may just save him for a good slow cooked dish for this autumn.

Ok, so I just processed my first bird this weekend, the rather handsome Easter Egger "Petunia" pictured below (obviously didn't know he was a roo when we named him).   I know the age of the bird helps determine whether they are...

Yes, thank you very much for sharing your blog.  i just culled a roo for the first time and used your blog as the #1 source for guidance.  The only thing I had to look up that I didn't see is the approximate time the bird...

Of course!  Why didn't I think of just using bolts!  I knew if I posted something here I'd get some good help.  Sometimes when you think too hard about something it keeps you from thinking straight.  Thanks.

I constructed a tractor for my chickens this year, only problem is, I can't figure out how to attach wheels to it.   I bought six 7" lawnmower wheels with 1/2" diameter hubs with the intention of using old skateboard truck axles...

fingers crossed.   a friend told me of her friend who used to time getting her chickens when the roos would start crowing as winter set in when her neighbors homes would be all shut in for the cold.  that way they were so...

speaking of roosters, i have realized that one of my "girls" is actually a guy (i'm not buying the 95% accurate sexing).  so far i've only heard him crow a couple times this past week and it wasn't too bad, but if it gets worse...

Quote: Originally Posted by AlienChick    Funny you should mention Emus. I was thinking of getting some Emus to run in the pasture with my sheep.   Hey, is there anyone in...

Hey All, Louisville urban "farmer" here.  Just got my first chicks about 6 or 7 weeks ago -- 2 buff orps and 2 easter eggers.   I think one of the EEs may be a rooster, doubt my neighbors would appreciate him....Any...

especially inside the coop, i would suggest using water nipples: http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-nipples-anyone?utm_campaign=subscription&utm_source=subscription_immediate&utm_medium=email i am only about 6 or 7...