Recent content by Bubbles_erin

I don't know if I would have them "living" in the same pen, but I certainly think they can help with rodents. I have a 4 month old male kitten that I got to be a mouser. I am waiting till he is a little older to let him outside, but I am working on training him. There is a good cat training book...

Ok so as far as raising them vs other breeds, I don't especially like them nor dislike them. I would do it again pending the outcome (ie how the meat turns out). The cons: they stink and poo a lot, eat a ton, drink a lot (so a little more work to them) pros: grow fast, short timeframe of raising...

So I weighed mine today, they are 7 weeks and are 3 lbs 10 oz. I think the weight is slowing because they free range, and are really starting to explore and because I had layer pellets that I mixed with the starter (so it was a mix of 16% and 20% food), when I buy food this week, I will only be...

6 weeks yesterday, weigh in at 3lbs 2oz getting fat!!

sorry been busy and havent been checking in. Mine are 5.5 weeks old and I did weigh one yesterday. It was 2 lbs 9 oz. They are very active and venture out more and more. Most mornings, I find by the time I go down to feed them...a few have escaped. They know how to get out and do so by sun up...

WOW that is awsome!! THANK YOU for taking the time to do that!! it will be interesting to see where we all end....

okay I grabbed and weighed 3 CXs. I got two at 1 lb 13 oz and one at 2 lbs 3 oz. I almost couldnt believe the 2 pounder, so I weighed her twice...same weight both times If I figure out how to post pics, I will get some tomorrow. I do have some on my phone and have them on my FB if anyone really...

Okay, mine are little bit older than yours, but I want in on this...I have not weighed them thus far, but here are my stats: 27 Cornish X Feb 18th Hatch date Murry McMurry hatchery 20% feed, fed 3 times during the day in their feeders, non at night Living arrangements: living in the "coop"...

Yes love that chicken math!! Lets see, I started with 10 Amaraucanas, one went missing, four were killed by neighborhood dogs. I had 5 left. 4 were male, one female. The boys went to freezer camp, only have the pullet left. She is my only egg layer. Count 1. Then, not wanting just an egg a...

I have to second OPs response. Look around for free/cheap materials on places like craigslist. We are currently looking to move to a house that in exchange for a few free months and cheap rent, we have to do all the work/maintenance. It is an old house, about 100 years old. But with the help of...

Mine are 3.5 weeks, and I couldn't imagine butchering already...pics please...I know, I know...I am always asking you to post pics...just like to compare

Yes they tend to lose feathers. Mine too, do not have breast feathers and under their wings. I do a 12 hour on 12 hour off feeding schedule for all my birds. And it often is more like 10 hours on 14 off. I do have RIRs with my meaties too...two things to consider: don't make getting the food too...

WOW. I just spent days reading all the 70 pages here and the 15 of the thread about how you got your home. I feel I truely know your home, your animals, your family...etc. I am so jealous of the house and the animals. I know it must be a lot of work, but I have never had the farm life, been a...

Its true. I am reluctantly admitting that. I never thought I would be a "chicken" person, but I am sooooo in love with them now. And yes we do eat them, but still. They are tooo fun to watch. Someone else recently asked the same/similar question, I suggest you read through that thread as...

Quote: Good to know. I am not sure if I can convince my hubby, he is not a big dog person and we do not want any indoor animals. And I know part of the land is still unfenced, but hopefully we will put up some more fencing when we move as we have little kids and would like to make sure they do...