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    Processing Day Support Group ~ HELP us through the Emotions PLEASE!

    Thanks, Poppster!
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    Processing Day Support Group ~ HELP us through the Emotions PLEASE!

    Can some sweet soul show me on this pic exactly where I cut the arteries? I have only butchered 2 roosters so far, and the rest need to be done this weekend. I used the broomstick method, and removed the head completely, because I was afraid of not killing them. I want to try it out this way...
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    Results from First Year with Deep Litter Method

    Absolutely! The microbes already present in the compost will kick it into action. What type of flooring do you have? Where are you located (general area)?
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    Processing Day Support Group ~ HELP us through the Emotions PLEASE!

    I would use the cone method, but I have no one to show me, and I'm afraid of missing the jugular, and them suffering. I've watched a bunch of videos, but I'm still not too sure on it. The good news is, the second rooster bled out nicely, and I took his head off also, using the broomstick. So...
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    Processing Day Support Group ~ HELP us through the Emotions PLEASE!

    Hey guys. I just butchered my first rooster. I used the broomstick (or take, in my case) method, and it went okay. I know what to expect with the next one. I hung him to bleed out, but there is very little blood. The dribble down the side is all after about 5 minutes. What am I doing or what...
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    Need ideas on how to heat water this winter for a large flock.

    Hey all. With winter coming, I am working on ideas in my head on how to heat the chicken's water this winter. I have a flock of roughly 80-100, plus turkeys. I also have a LGD in with my flock. Aquarium heaters are out. I have large tanks in my house, and they are not designed to maintain a...
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    Homemade killing cone!

    I was planning to butcher my excess roos this weekend, but my husband bought A&M tickets to the Arkansas game in Dallas, so it will have to wait until next weekend. Thank you so much for the video, BK, you always say they aren't going to be good, but they always answer exactly the questions I...
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    Deep Litter Method - Clarification Needed

    As mentioned above, I use wood chips/shavings, but also mostly grass hay, alfalfa (they eat the leafy parts) lawn clippings, dead plants from my yard and garden, twigs, pine needles and cones, dead leaves in the fall (tons and tons of them) and so on. I occasionally turn it, but for the most...
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    Results from First Year with Deep Litter Method

    Lol, funny you should mention that. I am growing crow, and was eyeing my garden, and thinking of all the glorious leftover plant matter that can go in the coop after the growing season is over. I've been pulling unwanted weeds and grass clumps up and tossing them in there. Come fall, I learned...
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    Poop board convert *warning-graphic/gross poop pictures*

    Not the best pic, but my flock has a ton of roost space, all at the same height. They all choose to roost in a big bunch, with some on the roost, and the others on the poop board below. Idiots, I swear.
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    Results from First Year with Deep Litter Method

    Lucky you! I'm in barren west Texas, and have to work hard to find leaves!
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    Turkey poult with swollen face - What to do?

    Swollen side Normal side The swelling has gone down a little, and his behavior is normal, so I will just continue to monitor him and see what happens.
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    Turkey poult with swollen face - What to do?

    His left side is completely normal. His right side os the one that's swollen.
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    Turkey poult with swollen face - What to do?

    Hey guys. I have a Narragansett turkey poult. He is about 3 months old. I have had him for 2 months now, with no problems. He is in a separate pen next to my chicken coop. He is penned with 3 guineas, that are around 4 months old. They do occasionally all run around together (chickens, turkeys...
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    Turkey poult with swollen face - What to do?

    Hey guys. I have a Narragansett turkey poult. He is about 3 months old. I have had him for 2 months now, with no problems. He is in a separate pen next to my chicken coop. He is penned with 3 guineas, that are around 4 months old. They do occasionally all run around together (chickens, turkeys...
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