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I only feed from the grub collection bucket, not off the pile. I never add chicken manure to my Biopod. I have a separate composter for that and, though the BSF use that too, I don't feed those grubs to the chickens. I let those BSF hatch and keep the population going.

Orlando area BYCers: In case you didn't see it, there was an article about urban chickens in the Orlando Weekly yesterday: http://www.orlandoweekly.com/features/story.asp?id=14165 Shame to know that the city council isn't interested in changing the rules a bit to allow backyard flocks.

I have a BioPod for raising the BSF grubs. You are probably a bit far for an afternoon look-see, but if you ever travel to the Orlando area, I would be happy to show you my setup and even give you some starter grubs if you want. Just PM me!

I think it's normal compared to the photos on this site. I keep this web page bookmarked! http://www.chat.allotment.org.uk/index.php?topic=17568.0 Photos are gross, but really helpful for me to compare for what's normal and what's not.

I got a 40 lb bag from Farm City in Apopka for just under $25. They don't stock bags that large (they sell a 6lb jar for $12 off the shelf), but they will have it brought in within a week if you ask. The brand is Red Lake Earth http://www.absorbentproductsltd.com/redearthusa.htm. I didn't ask...

Thank you so much everyone. I'm disappointed, but I will survive!

Your responses make me extremely nervous/sad. I will go out and see what I can tell about their saddle feathers today (pointy/rounded). I will try and resize the photos and edit my original post later this evening. Thanks for your input though!

I recently heard a crow and now I need to know for sure. I got 6 chicks from a straight run. My guess is at least 2 boys. Rhode Island Red Red (original...I know) has smaller wattles and comb than the others, doesn't hold tail up consistently; is smaller in size than all the others. Hoping a...

Quote: I know there are places that will process your meat birds for you, but don't know of any in Central Fla. There may be places that process wild game that would do your domestic chickens, but I don't know. I'm in western West Palm Beach and I process my own surplus roosters for my own...

Sorry guys, I was working on getting some photos to post for Monkey. The darlings won't stand still as you all probably know. Here's a link to the post with photos. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=4570896#p4570896 I haven't heard another crow yet, but I hope to be able...

Central Florida members - Do any of you know of a butcher who will dress out a rooster or two? Are there any of you who raise meat birds who would be willing to do mine? I have 6 12 week old chickens and just heard my first adolescent "crowing" this morning. I am pretty sure that I have at...

Central Florida members - awkward question: Do any of you know of a butcher who will dress out a rooster or two? Are there any of you who raise meat birds who would be willing to do mine? I have 6 12 week old chickens and just heard my first adolescent "crowing" this morning. I am pretty sure...

Bellasmom & 12001: I love that extra side-access door! I will have to add one to mine to make my life easier! Oh, and to update my earlier post, if you do gardening in beds, I think the tractor is a great idea because you can protect your girls as they till and eat the bugs without them getting...

I have a locally-built version of a catawba coop. It was really inexpensive, but if I had to do it over again, I wouldn't do it. It is heavy enough to last but only takes 2 people to move. For predator safety, I added a wire skirt and that hinders moving it as easily and I have to...

Add me! Central FL NW Orlando/Apopka area Got my first 6 chickens only 4.5 weeks ago, been lurking on BYC about a year in preparation for the big day. Six-weeks old and changing every day! I love them!