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    Buff Orps as meat birds.

    I have a dozen Buff Orpingtons that i got for meat birds, this is my first go at it and was wondering what is a n average age for slaughter on the buffs. I know they are not as fast growing as the cornish cross, but that is what was available to me at the time. what can i expect from these birds?
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    Trampoline chicken tractor

    you guys are awesome. I was concerned about the gaps in the bottom rail as well, so i thought of using tent stakes to secure it.Any more ideas are appreciated.
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    Trampoline chicken tractor

    I just got a measurement on it . it is 13 1/2 ft across.
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    Trampoline chicken tractor

    i was given a large trampoline that has a few springs missing so th e top is falling in on one side. An idea struck me to wrap it in poultry netting aput a solid cover over the area with the loose top and use it for a tractor.Has anyone else ever heard of this? I think it would work as it would...
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    Whoa! Check out this whopper!!

    You should probably give here an ice pack or a pillow to sit on.
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    Fencing goats?

    I had thought of that but I work away from home on a seven day work schedule and didnt want the wife to have to worry about that. She wouldnt mind feeding and watering but moving fence may have me living in the pen with the goats.
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    Fencing goats?

    most of the trees are big mature trees with mostly high limbs. Alot of the understory is honeysuckle vines so i figured they would eat them pretty well. I am new at the whole goat thing, infact I don't even have any yet. When you say trained to the electric fence, I thought that a few good jolts...
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    Fencing goats?

    I have a tree line on my property that I was thinking of fencing in temporarily to let a few goats clear it up of underbrush. My Question is would an electric fence of 2 or 3 strands be sufficient to hold them? I dont want to put up a permanent fence soI thought I would ask for some opinions.
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    losing eggs

    I would bet a dollar against a donut that its a rat snake. those things are sneaky and love eggs. Check the area carefully, under everything and all the overheads in the coop. He's on a reliable food source, so he's probably staying close by.
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    eating older laying chickens

    Roosters have some very good tasting meat even if very tough. You just gotta cook it till it gives up the fight. Makes for good soup or fricassee. Much better than a store bought taste free frankenchicken.
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    kitchen scraps for chickens and ACV

    Not wanting to sound like a noob, but I am. Whats the vinegar for?
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    cajun boy

    From Louisiana only been to Indiana once and loved it. Went skiing at Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg. Nothing funnier than a coona$$ on snow skis.
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    O.T. dispatching rabbits?

    Quote: That's how i do mine also but I was wondering if anyone had better methods than I do. I also don't want to damage the heads as some locals want the heads left on. I know it's not for everyone but if it keeps them happy,I don't mind.
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    cajun boy

    Hello I am new to this forum and live in Louisiana. Looking forward to socializing and learning a few things here, heck, might even give up a little info myself.
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    wasp!! what works for you!

    If you want a cheap, safe wasp and hornet killer try mixing a strong dishwashing detergent/ water mixture and douse the nest at night. If you do it at night you will get all the wasps that belong on that nest and they will not be as aggressive as during daylight hours. when you hit them with it...
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