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    roost above nest box

    We have always raised meat chickens of which is about a six week project. We are now raising egg layers which hopes to be a years project. Reading through posts, I notice several indications of putting roosts above nest boxes. What is the reason for this? Also, could a person put egg laying...
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    Winter broilers still terrified of snow!

    I live in a place where there is seldom any snow, and we raise broilers through the winter months. This year, not one would go outside the coop no matter what. Other years, about half will venture outside. Our coop is permanent and ground is soft sand with exception of shavings we use for...
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    How do I find someone to process my birds?

    Try calling the local poultry ag teacher at local high school and ask where kids get chickens processed from show.
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    Post butchering processes?

    We keep ours on ice for three days draining the water each day. I was told it helps tenderize them. I have never used salt, but your answer makes sense and perhaps will try next time.
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    Proper heating for show chickens

    enel 1, Thank you for the information. To address your concerns, no this is not our first time. We have been at it for seven years, but I am always trying to learn as we all are. The reason we get 200 is because many times numbers play a part in getting 3 uniform chickens worthy of show...
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    100 Broilers and Fermented Feed Project

    I have tried several different methods of watering. I am not sure if it would work for you, but consider a garden house with enough length you move chickens around and investing in Little Giant waters. We have had no problems with them and they work great.
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    Proper heating for show chickens

    I have read through several threads and come to conclusion many here say no heat is fine and maybe even better. My boys raise meat chickens for show. The project lasts approximately 5 to 6 weeks. We purchase 200 chickens. Papers we receive say to maintain temps at 90 degrees for first week and...
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