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Thanks. EZpluckers are seemingly the least expensive. Any feedback on them? thanks

I have 300 chickens that need processing. Any advise on over-the-counter pluckers? I see two different types: tub and barrel. Barrel pluckers seem easier, at least according to the YouTube videos, drop them in the barrel and 15 sec. later they are clean. Tub pluckers seem labor intensive...

Go to your local feed mill and have them make you the feed you need. I get a 20% for $.17/lb. Unfortunately, I am new to this too, so I have to have it bagged for $.75/bag, which adds a couple cents/lb. Good luck!!!

Any advise on how to make a waterer out of a 55-gallon drum and a 5-gallon bucket? I bought eight 55-gallon drums with the intent of augmenting my 5-gallon bucket watering systems which I discovered on this website!. My first prototype was a dud...so far! What I did was elevate the...

Thank you for the response. Not sure how big they are. Some are quite small still, while some others are quite large. I am at about 9-weeks now. Tom

First time grower here. I have 300 cornish X rocks that are now eight weeks old. According to the breeder, these chickens dress-out at 5-6 lbs in 6-8 weeks. Since I started these in mid-October in Minnesota, I assume a considerable amount of my feed has gone into energy production to combat...

I am new to this website and to raising chickens. Looking forward to chatting and learning the ropes. Tervil