Recent content by corecorey1980

Looks like the project is coming along pretty good... I been thinking about starting a similar project myself, still building breeding pens and getting brooders set up right now.. Any advice that you might pass on to me that you learned from your experiences?

TopDog, I can understand what you mean about knowing the people you are dealing with... One of the reasons for me getting on here actually lol.. I have a lot to do before my chicks get here and I'm still running behind with Christmas and everything... Leave for offshore next Tuesday and be...

Not really sure what all they have there but will be finding out real soon.. I believe it is the 1st and 3rd weekend of every month.. I will find out some more info and get it to you though give me a day or so and Ill post it on here for you.

Sjeane, Def do live in rock throwing distance, I'm on the North end of Vernon Lake.. have you ever been to the auction they have up here off of Holly Grove road? been thinking about going by there and seeing what is coming in

MamaKitty, Thanks for the info also.. Just found the forum that you and Linda was telling me about deff a lot of info there... I'm currently diving into it, I love the researching part almost as much as the birds.. but not quit as much lol.. I really appreciate all the help from everyone.

topdog24, I work for WoodGroup contract to EnergyXXI out of Grand Isle in the GI22 field.. I'm with you hate the 14 offshore but love the 14 at home lol.. we just recently switched to 14/14 had been 7/7 so still adjusting... Yea about the same situation i'm in as far as my chicken sitter when...

Thanks for the welcome Linda, I live in Anacoco, Central LA about an hour West of Alexandria.

Pam, I hadn't thought of feeding them fermented food other than when they were chicks but makes sense now... Thanks!! I'm more thinking of the cornish cross especially now that you mentioned the fermented food or maybe a red ranger or red cornish meat bird... something separate from my...

Does anyone else remember the time of chat rooms???? Wish they were still around, I have a shortage of chicken people around me that I know.. lol

I guess my big delima right now is whether I want to go with the fast growing cornish cross or the slower growing broilers like the ranger, red cornish meat or maybe the pioneer breeds. I am wanting something that grows out relatively quick... The cornish cross I know develops fast and offers...

Appreciate the welcome, and welcome to the chicken keeping world... One of the best things about it is talking chickens with other like minded people..

Thanks I appreciate the help

Hello Everyone, Hope everyone is doing good today... I have been raising chickens for about 4 years now currently in-between flocks, waiting on chicks to come in now... also thinking about possibly getting some broilers early in next year.. Wondering if anyone has dealt with any of the slow...

I appreciate it... Me and my wife were thinking partridge cochin at one time but we have absolutely no experience with cochins so we were just unsure and couldnt find any good pictures to match him up with. Thank yall so much

Just not sure what this one is?? Any ideas anyone?