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    Diy flock block

    Blackstrap molasses has higher vitamin and mineral content than regular molasses. Significant differences between the two. Whole wheat flour preferred because it has all the healthy parts of the flour. Refined all purpose flower removes the bran, which is where most of the nutrition in flower...
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    VERY ODD butchering question

    There is a distinct smell that comes with butchering. That is normal. However, like others have said, without further info, we can't tell if what she experienced was likely normal or not. I skin my birds all the time. You have to be really careful not to nick anything when taking the guts...
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    Still making a mess with port feeders

    How do you mount the 90 elbow into the 53 gallon barrel? I've put together the store PVC elbow feeder kits, but have not otherwise worked with PVC. But I think I could figure it out.
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    Hobby Farmers ++

    What gorgeous cattle! If you go to the Forums / Miscellaneous / Other Pets and Livestock you will find a number of folks with goats, and a I think at least a couple have cattle, possibly highland cattle. There may be a sister site to this one for livestock, but I don't know the details - they...
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    Hobby Farmers ++

    Welcome to BYC! I think you will find quite a number of folks on here that share your interests. Sounds like you have some fun projects going on!
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    Rooster breed

    He doesn't look fully mature. How old is he? Personality may change as they mature, but so far he sounds promising. Also, he could be a mix.
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    When can I expect my hens to start laying again?

    How ex How exciting! They may continue, you never know!
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    Dad Jokes😂

    YES!!! I did this this weekend. Now i am a vacuum cleaner! (giggles)
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    Sanitation of and repurposing old chicken coop

    Odoban or Virkon-S is what the commercial operations use to sanitize pretty much everything between flocks. And I would invest in one of these, or I think you'll be regretting it later.
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    Production Blue Variants?

    The hatcheries never tell us quite what goes into their mixes. @NatJ what do you think? These birds are supposed to be Production Blues, but it looks like they have some funky genetics going on. @TheGreatEscapees - Can you post a pic of their current egg colors, for each chicken?
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    The Egg Anomalies Thread

    I've purchased and raised approx 12-16 PBs from Hoovers/Rural King. I also follow what folks post on here about them. Sounds to me like you got a mislabeled chick. Also, I think you got an easter egger that lays green. Typically, the EEs are the ones with muffs and beards. I've seen some...
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    Kill cone for large muscovy ducks

    Personally, I don't think the jug or kill cone would make a difference on the speed at which they bleed out. That is due more to how large of a cut you've made in the veins and waiting for the heart to stop pumping out the blood. For chickens, it's very quick either way. The towel keeps all...
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    Henry knoll New Hampshire

    I totally get it!
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    Henry knoll New Hampshire

    Well, I haven't actually incubated any eggs from them yet and got chicks off of them. However, based on what I see (rooster is mating, hens and roo are in good health and moving around well after two years), and the fact that you'll be starting with 50-75 of them, I think you'll be able to...
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    Henry knoll New Hampshire

    If you intend to do that, you'd better place your order soon. Numbers available on the website are decreasing. They are sold straight run. The other two dual purpose breeds that FR hatchery sells are already sold out. I thought about getting a few of those to try them out, too late this...
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