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I was going to build one out of a blue barrel but I found that it makes more sense to just buy one unless you have a good motor and all the various parts available or sources very cheap, buying a new motor and ordering spindles and pulleys or sprockets and chain plus the cost of the fingers is...

Chickens are easier than ducks they pluck far easier. After getting accustomed to it I have gotten quite fast. If I continue selling I will probably buy a plucker to speed it up for me that's the slowest part.

If the shtf your out of luck anyways unless you can still order chicks because the meat birds don't breed true. If you want truly sustainable you need to go with more heritage breeds but if you want to make a few bucks the meat birds are probably the only way to go. Honestly at 3 bucks a lb for...

Craigslist is a good suggestion, I see a good number of posts each spring and summer for pre orders on meat birds, post price per lb and whether or not butchering will be included. I would take a down payment to ensure minimal amount of people who forget about their order or back out. I...

I sold some this year for 3 bucks a lb they were red rangers and pioneers, I didn't keep track of it but I probably barely broke even if that because they ate a lot but that was my fault for feeding free choice rather than feeding once a day and letting them free range the rest. I did the...