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    First Time Butchering Question

    So in theroy, if I did only slightly cook the outside, what would be the effect? I plan to let it age in the refrigerator for 48 HRS and cook. Would there be anything dangerous or unappetizing about eating it?
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    First Time Butchering Question

    Thanks for the vote of confidence!
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    First Time Butchering Question

    So I cleaned my first backyard chicken today. No roosters allowed here... Most of it went pretty easy but I am concerned I may have had the water too hot when I scalded for plucking. I boiled the water and let it cool for a few min then poured it all into a 5 gallon bucket. I did not have a...
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    Help Changing Ordinance in Chelsea, AL

    Well good news! I got with the animal control guy and he agreed with me that I would not be owning livestock so the livestock rules would not apply! He said they would in fact be considered house pets and normal noise ordinances would be in affect.
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    Looking for Brooder Lamp Stand Ideas

    Got me one of those dimmer! Great idea. Still trying to figure out a good place to put the lamp though. I just have a cardboard box setup.
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    Looking for Brooder Lamp Stand Ideas

    I have one of the standard TSC brooder clamp lights and I just can't seem to think of a way to keep it fixed in a safe way. In my mind it would have to be adjustable too since you would need to raise it as you make the temps cooler. I could make a stand if anyone has any cheap ideas or even...
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    Brooder for 5 Chicks - Ideas Needed

    So much of what I read talks about brooders for larger flocks. I will only have 5 chicks so I was hoping they would fit in a smaller box. I worry if I make it too big one might wander off and fall asleep in the cold. I saw somewhere to use a small box and when the chicks are a bit bigger tape...
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    Fence Jumping Bird Question

    Thanks I will try that. How long will that be effective normally?
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    Help Changing Ordinance in Chelsea, AL

    Chelsea is a small town but a fast growing suburb of Birmingham. I live in a residential neighborhood where most lots are .5 acre but ours is .75 acre. We have a privacy fence and lots of trees in front and back yard, very private. I contacted animal control to find out about keeping chickens in...
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    Fence Jumping Bird Question

    So my wife and I decided to jump in and get some chickens. We will have 4 chicks will come home soon and I have started the coop in preparation for them moving out in 8 or so weeks. My design so far is a 4x8 structure (coop and run) about 7’ tall at the top of the roof. It is about 2’ away...
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    New to BYC From Alabama

    As it turns out I developed an allergy to dogs and my son is allergrc to cats... sigh... Chickens it is! No, I have alway liked chickens just did not seem... practicle... normal maybe? Anyway I will be seeing you all around I am sure. I have lots of questions:) Seems like a very active and...
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