I agree, it's super helpful to have a rep on here! I'm excited for you and everyone else getting chicks! And a little jealous.
(okay, a LOT jealous, lol!)
I actually wish I could do it, process birds, not because I want to slaughter my own (future) chickens, but because I'd like to raise coturnix quail as a food source for my raw-fed cats (and future dogs). I made myself watch a video of the entire process, from beginning to end, and I know I...
I'm also a big softie, and when the time comes when I have chickens I will keep them as pets, even after they outgrow their usage!
That being said, nice instructions and pictures. I'm sure this will be very helpful for anyone planning on processing birds, especially first timers! Good job, I...
What about that huge white monster off to the side that is barely in the picture?
Not sure if large fowl around the same age, or just a much older bantam... lol
Oh nice! I will definitely look for something like that! The only bird baths I have had, have been the heavy stone ones that I can't even lift anymore because of my back, lol. Rolling it around the yard when it needs to be moved! Thank you for the help :)
That's true about daily cleaning, would a rocky substrate be good for the floor, like small drainage type rocks? So I can dump the water easily.
Maybe there are lightweight bird baths that have a dish that I can take out to dump and clean, but then, with doves landing on it, that might be a...