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The pup ate the yolk At least we know to keep them in the coop until at least noon. It's funny that it was laid next to the BBQ were we cook up the meat birds we raised:hu

Yes:weee One chicken is not worth getting sick over. I used to work at an egg farm when I was younger. The chickens there were forced to lay eggs 24/7. We would scrape the poo up with a Bobcat and mix it with oyster shell and a little feed at the on site mill. Add some steroids and meds...

It's burning right now. I don't want to take a chance on one chicken. This bird was so lethargic that it did'nt even make a fuss when I put it in the cone. That decided it for me.

Well............there is one for the burn barrel:( It was full of yellow fluid, and the heart was very enlarged. Has anyone ever eaten one like this?

I'm heading out right now to butcher it. I will let you know what I find inside.

Hi All, I have a 5 week old Cornish that is lethargic and panting heavy this morning. It doesnt try to move away, and is pooping a running yellow/white poop. Is it ok to eat this one? I was going to send it to freezer camp today. It feels about 5 -6 lbs right now. It keeps it's head...

Hi All, I have a 5 week old Cornish that is lethargic and panting heavy this morning. It doesnt try to move away, and is pooping a running yellow/white poop. Is it ok to eat this one? I was going to send it to freezer camp today. It feels about 5 -6 lbs right now. It keeps it's head...

I use pine shavings now, but wondered if the birds would eat the clay based litter. Its not very expensive, and might help with the smell. I can't put them in a tractor because of limited space and a nosey neighbor. The one's that do know are ok with them. The one that doesn't is a royal...

I am curious if anyone has used cat litter in thier meatie pens to keep the flies and smell down? I heard that the plain clay litter can be used for the chicks, but what about 4 week old birds. We have the cornish stinky ones. I was thinking it would be a cheap way to keep the neighbors happy.

I have one that is the same way. 3weeks old and can still eat and drink. My biggest question is it is in pain? I don't want it to suffer. Any Thoughts? Thanks,

Thanks for your help. My Daughter named it Queen LaTifa? Anyone want to take a guess on gender? This little bugger is fast and doesn't like being picked up. He really pecks hard and wriggles like a worm:ep Like I said he don't take no poop from the meat birds;)

Hi All, This chick was sent with my meat birds and my Daughter has fallen in love with it. Any guess as to the breed and gender? He/She is 2 weeks old. I picked up 2 New Hampshire Red Hens today for company, but it cried forever to go back with the meat birds. It is happier with them and...

I have a 10 day old cornish that is limping around as well. It does make it to the water and feed. I started 12 on 12 off feeding yesterday. i think it may have injured itself in the brooder. This morning it seemed to be doing a little better. It's leg doesn't seem broken, but is sensitive...

I Live in Washington State and have seen an ad in the Seattle Craiglist under Farm & Garden. There is a guy who will rent the plucker and steamer for I think $30 a day. I hope this helps. I plan on skinning most of mine and plucking a few. My chicks are arriving tomorrow and we are excited to...