➡I accidentally bought Balut eggs: 2 live ducks! Now a Chat Thread!

[jadip4]

Piper the pupper .. 7 months:

 

[jadip4]

So does salmonella.

 

[krizrose]

View attachment 1338230Ayam Cemanis and Silkies both have black meat I think.

Yes, Ayam Cemanis that's him, the ninja chicken. Thank you

So do Svart Hona. They are slightly larger then both Silkies and Ayam Cemanis.

There is also the Black H'Mong. I had to look that one up. I thought there was one more. They are Fibromelanosis.
http://m.nautil.us/blog/inside-the-goth-chicken-black-bones-black-muscle--a-black-heart

I have sooo got to get some of them!!! Which are best in the Pacific North West? We have 2 seasons: Winter and construction. Hardly any humidity at all and are at about 7,000 feet above sea level. Ik sometimes those things matter with different breeds. I also understand local is best. But I can tell my chicken guy I want some. Can you imagine serving the black meat to kids?!

I must do this!!! Seriously, but hella funny!!!

 

[007Sean]

I just saw this link on another thread.
I haven't read it yet but I am almost positive it is going to be a good read:
http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B1306&title=Biosecurity Basics for Poultry Growers

I've been preaching BIOSECURITY for years....seems most peeps just don't "get it" or feel it won't happen to them. As most know, I raise pheasants and they require strict BIOSECURITY protocals.
Oh, BTW a great read @KikisGirls

 

[NanaKat]

I've never washed my eggs pre-incubation. If there is some visible crud on them, I'll wipe it off with a clean paper towel.

The hen leaves a bloom on her eggs as they pass thru the oviduct which is a natural protection against bacteria. When you wash the egg, the bloom is removed. I don't wash eggs for incubating. A fresh nest helps keep the eggs clean. To remove "dirt" I will use a soft brush or a dry scrub cloth. I spritz with a 5% Gold Listerine solution and allow the eggs to air dry. Then they go in the incubator.

Does anybody spot what I do in this photo?
View attachment 1338058

I might be searching pictures of the Asian grocery stores online.

When were these eggs delivered to the store?

 

[NanaKat]

Here are my "puppies".

 

[room onthebroom]

Mmmmmm! Chicken saliva & partially formed baby duck, washed down with a refreshing glass of white fungus. Suddenly I'm starving!!!

 

[LittleChicks4Me]

I think that is that all black ninja looking chicken.

How can anyone eat adorable silkies?
They were created to enjoy, eye candy, amusing and not on a dinner plate!
My white siklie chicken pic of Lily, who passed over rainbow-bridge in winter 2016 from old age. She started my pet house chicken back in November 2013 when I adopted her from a chicken rescue lady. Then 2014 hatched Serama eggs and Millie Cochin Bantam eggs. Then she adopted them and raised them as her own. She was well pampered.
I miss her so much... As in her picture on my profile, I keep it in remembrance of her, she was a classy matriarch. With headdress and full fluffy buttiness...

 

[Medda]

Here a couple of my puppers Oliver.

When he was 9 weeks old

And 2 years old

Medda

 

[sphillips]

View attachment 1338230Ayam Cemanis and Silkies both have black meat I think.

That is one beautiful Rooster!