Recent content by cehasz

Really, as long as the birds are happy and healthy, however you raise is the best way. I opt for "open range" (I like this term so much better!) because it is cost effective and I have noticed much leaner meat. Also, it really does help to control the bugs. Ever since our glock has been...

My meat birds are offered feed for a half hour in the morning and a half hour in the evening. By 10 weeks, I get about 2-2 1/2 pounds of meat off each bird. I don't dress mine, I butcher them.

I was thinking that and that's what I wanted to do. The issue is with the amount of meat birds we get and we currently only have two hens who go broody!

Before I begin, I am doing my research, so please no comments on how this is not doable or healthy. Chickens used to live off the land before commercial feed so I know it can be done. I have a few people interested in grain free chicken due to allergies and personal reasons. I know Freedom...

I am a firm believer of free ranging. My chickens are overall happier, healthier, and the feed costs drop dramatically. I currently have Cornish X meat birds that were born 2 days before Thanksgiving and they are getting huge. I am thinking about allowing them to free range as well...

Let them out for a little bit today. They did great. Going to try the whole day tomorrow!

I moved my second flock of chickens in with my old flock because of predator issues. I did this about two days ago and everyone is living peacefully. Every morning I let my old flock out because they free range and keep the others locked up since this coop is about 50 yards from their old...

I just thought everyone should know, my chickens have decided that I am going to free range them! What little stinkers!

I'm in denial about it looking like a cockerel! I'm hoping that it's just a tomboy!

this little one is three weeks old and I believe is an Ameraucana/RSL mix but could be American game too. What does everyone think?

And they are so easy to maintain and you can make them look very showable. Mine is simple, but I could make it quite creative if I wanted to!

I have 2 black male silkies and one confirmed white male silkie. There will be possible Belgian D'Uccle/White Silkie males as well, but I haven't been able to sex them yet. Since they are roosters, my price will be negotiable but they will not be free. All of the birds have dark wattles...

The more room, the less stress on days they want to stay inside! I found that for economically friendly large coops, hoop coops are the way to go.

Tomatos! Mine love tomatos more than anything! Any tomato that doesn't make it to your kitchen, give it to the birds!