Posts by booker81

Quote: Originally Posted by FlaRocky  I would pass also. Sign up for lessons, that way you find out if she will stick with it. Then you don't have an expensive lawn ornament for the next 20-25 years. Yes, horses are...

One thing I've found is that the turkeys (especially if they are semi-tame) LOVE to give chase to a running kid. Of course, that freaks the kid out more, who then starts shrieking and running faster, and the turkeys run even harder to...

First and foremost, contact your state wildlife department/ department of natural resources. In many states, it is illegal to possess wild turkeys of any age, and that law is enforced. If it is illegal, your best bet is to located a...

I wouldn't buy any horse for my child at that age unless she has been riding such horse in lessons for a good while. There are great kid horses out there, but along with them comes responsibility and a LOT of care - which is why our...

Talking to breeders would be a good start. I've had a few hatchery roos, and have picked up many, many roosters for people who have had aggressive roosters of all breeds. Right now, I have an older hatchery RIR who is a very good guy -...

I don't, but try posting in the general Michigan thread? http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/233/michigan

Very normal stuff as long as they are nice and fleshy colored :)

I like Schletch. I'm trying to guess if our weather here will cooperate before getting the next batch of 50 from them.

Not as much tougher, just a personal preference. I like making stock with those age and up, especially the "skinny" birds, because it seems to go so much farther.   Pretty much everything I process (other than fish), gets a 3...

Expect black bones and tendons :) For a 5 month old, I'd personally go 3-4 days in the fridge, then put him in a decent pot, cover with water, add some celery, onions, and peppercorns. Simmer low for a couple hours, take out the...