my birds are now 35 days old. They have been doing great in the tractor and thriving. They run around a lot and no leg issues. Seem to be bulking up now that they are eating grass. Any ideas to bulk them more before the big day
I am wanting to eventually get to where we are selling them also. I will have no problem selling the. In my community i already have tons of people asking to buy just because they heard i was raising them. I don't think i could raise enough to keep up. I am going to run a few batches for me...
Word of advice on building a cheap tractor. I have been watching Craigslist for free wood and materials and I only have $13 into building this tractor. I still have a few improvements to make but it 8th working great so far
I finished up my chicken tractor today and was able to move my birds outside. They are now 4 weeks old and so far today have loved the outdoors. I am excited for them to be outside and on freshgrass. Temps here are 70 so they are fine w I tout the heat lamp. Do you guys have any advice for the...
We are at 7 days old now. I currently have them on a 23% broiler starter that my local feed mill makes. They have been eating very well and drinking water. I lost one on the second day. The rest are running around and starting to get feathers. What the reasoning for the molasses before slaughter?
I have a ton of shavings and the broader box I built has a quick change bottom so hopefully that will help. Good idea with the pellets I might have to try that. I have them with a gallon feeder now but I do have a 3 gallon bottle I will use when they outgrow that. The tractor I have has a water...
We just got our fist batch of broilers. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. We are new to broilers so i am sure we are in for an experience. Thanks!