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Quote: Crockpot. I agree Dinner!

Quote: Some I have talked to have found this to be difficult or problematic for them. I have (and recommend) a super sharp hatchet with a bit of weight behind it and a sturdy log with 2 nials to set the chickens head in so it can be stretched out. Its super quick, and the head is off...

Speaking of hawks, brings back memories when I was a kid, we had the BEST Old English Sheepdog in the world or soo I thought. It was his job and he did it very well at watching the sky for Chicken Hawks as we calld them all, He kept them away all day long, and if you would go outside and tell...

I just looked this up and thought I would post it, because once you go through a widespread disease of poultry you never forget. You might want to read this whole article! http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/newcastle_disease_info.html EXOTIC NEWCASTLE DISEASE - CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL...

Quote: I am always looking for anything in my flock daily Just a few of my criteria for culling: Any chicken that starts developing a crooked beak are culled Any chicken that starts to display a bully attitude—reason why is once they start bullying and draw blood the whole flock starts picking...

Quote: I agree with you on the point that I never did when I was younger. And I did order chicks and raise them as the years went on. But the last 17-20 years with my kids and Grandkids are in other states, I have enjoyed incubating eggs and being a momma to the chicks that I hatch...

Quote: I free range mine.

Quote: X2 Even if it's one of my favorites I could never justify a $150 vet bill for a $15 chicken. No way in you know what I am taking a chicken to a vet!

Quote: I don't know which is easier on the bird but I have always used my hatchet and made it quick and painless, In all my years I have butchered hundreds of chickens, maybe thousands, I do not know. but I always made sure it was humanely quick and painless. My kids are all grown now and in...

Quote: How can this be true? Corn is a plant native to the Americas. European explorers got it from the native Americans and took it back to Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, and from there spread it throughout the known world. Here is a reality check: the native americans already had...

Quote: Thats Funny made me laugh!

Quote: I sure know that feeling! I was raised on the farm and we always had chickens.....went to the hatchery every spring and got 100 broiler chicks plus the "red and brown laying hens". Until I got out of school and moved away I helped kill broilers,dunk and pluck feathers and the like. The...

Some of my thoughts on raising chickens I have lots more but this is all I can come up with right now. 1. Love the boys and sweet talk the ladies. 2. When raising chicks I listen to my chicks and do it their way if you pay attention to what they are telling you and really listen to the...

Quote: Now, here's someone who reads and learns.... I see you have your years of experience clearly listed in your display! Maybe it will catch on? I hope so! So...any pearls of wisdom you'd like to give to us? Yep I saw how did it and figured it out. Thanks! Never too old to...

Even though I have raised chickens and other poultry, for over 50 years I still learn from Backyard Chickens. Love this site!