Posts by homesteadmomma

I was a bit concerned about the girls watching. They have seen other animals processed, but never their "pets". They were actually very interested in the parts, playing in the feathers, and poking the heads with sticks (go...

I rescued over 50 birds. Little did I know I was getting about 20 mini T-rex. They show no mercy and will draw blood anywhere they can reach. They are fed daily and also free range. So they are not starving. They have also been wormed...

I have processed everything at some point during each of my pregnancies. Chickens, turkey, deer, squirrel, raccoon, opossum, etc. I have never had anything but a healthy baby each time. Dr. didn't mention that it was ever of any harm.

I love our rabbit! I really didn't think I would, but the kids wanted a dog, and I didn't want another dog on our busy road. So I picked up this little furry creature and brought it home. It doesn't eat near as much as the chickens,...

Honestly, I think the most expensive meal I have ever eaten was a hair over $50 at a restaurant that we went to before prom. I thought it was ridiculous and I could have cooked the exact same meal at home for about $8 for the two of us....

One week ago I cleaned the entire fridge, top to bottom, tossing everything into the compost bucket that could not be salvaged. I spent the evening with my daughters at my parents house this evening and come home to put some leftovers in...

I have about 25 or so roosters here ranging from 10 weeks to unknown age adult. The oldest is a SLW and the next 3 in line are Red Sex Links about 18 weeks old. The SLW is skittish around humans and non-aggressive with my girls and...

is anyone coming to chickenstock?

Quote:Originally Posted by Ravie Hi everyone,I have decided to replace my current rooster with one that doesn't attack me or my children. It was a hard decision but definitely the right one. Do any of you have roosters available? I...

I'm in northern Parke Co., just a few miles from Turkey Run St. Park.