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    White Rocks

    I have a White Rock question. We've got a few of them that we bought with Black Aust last year. This year I only bought more White Rock. When I was doing their check the other day I realized their legs are half yellow / half green. They're on hay for a substrate in their brooder. I don't...
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    The Middle Tennessee Thread

    There's a guy in Sparta that raises pheasants. I don't know if he has a silver pheasant, but you could call and ask. I know he's currently got a Kansas ringneck and a lady amherst for sale. 931-256-7706 Not sure what his name is; just saw his listings on GoLSN. I was interested in the...
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    How Many Eggs Did You Get Today?

    Haven't collected yet today - usually do around 2-3PM, but yesterday we got 6. Have ten hens but I think only nine of them are laying even though they're all adults. *scratches head* The really odd part is the grandchicken is the one that I don't think is laying and she loves sitting on the nest.
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    Olandsk Dwarf Chickens

    Anyone know of anyone in the middle TN area that sells this breed?
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    Photo comparison - Java, Freedom Ranger, CX carcasses

    After lots of chatting with others here and research on line, we decided to just get more White Rock. I know they'll be half the size of the CX but I just can't bring myself to get any of them. I know if you're careful with how you raise them they can live longer than processing age, but not...
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    How many of you FULLY Free Range your Cornish X Meaties? Tractors do not count.

    OMG, greatest video EVER!!! I laughed so hard. It's so true!!!! Hubby will love this. If we're late with lunch for the girls he comes in and tells me that they're out back with pitch forks and torches and he's afraid to go out! We make up all kinds of scenarios for them, speak for them...
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    Jersey Giants thread for pictures and discussion

    LOL! I'd wanted Brahmas too, partly because I think they're handsome roos and partly for meaties. But honestly, I'm leaning toward adding some more White Rocks for meaties and getting some JG just for the grand stature. LOL We may need to start a Jersey Giants addict section on here. We...
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    people with house chickens

    Yep, sounds like a Chi. They honestly think they're mastiffs! The leader of our house? The 18+ year old forever foster. My dane / pittie mix is terrified of her! If she has any skin issues come up - allergy based with lots of itching - let me know. It's very common to the breed too...
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    How many of you FULLY Free Range your Cornish X Meaties? Tractors do not count.

    They are pretty awesome. Our Black Australorp roo is my favorite of our birds, but it's just because he's so darn handsome. Our grandchicken Bertha, a black sex link, is my favorite of everyone here though. They're all pretty incredible though. I love our little group Well, considering...
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    people with house chickens

    Dental issues are SO common with Chis. We've got five of them. One is a 'forever foster' we're taking care of for a rescue. She was pulled from a shelter before they euthanized her. The vet said she's easily 18 years old or older! Doesn't act like it though. Of our four, one is 16 this...
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    How many of you FULLY Free Range your Cornish X Meaties? Tractors do not count.

    *snort* And I already have White Rocks!!!!!! Bahahaha!!!! Just my luck. I'm trying to be so darn smart and looking at other breeds and here I've got what I needed all along! Thank you
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    100 Broilers and Fermented Feed Project

    Ok thanks. The plastic is probably less slick. And I don't have to buy it. So I'll go with that. I'll try them all together at first, but at least if a problem comes up there's a back up plan with the other box. I've actually got two of those boxes so I can put the Seramas in one of...
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    100 Broilers and Fermented Feed Project

    Yeh, it is slippery which was a concern. Was hoping that I could put the hay / straw in there nice and deep so they wouldn't slip. Or maybe line the bottom of it with that rubbery type liner for kitchen cabinets? I'm the same. I'm trying to think of what we have here that I can use. The...
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    How many of you FULLY Free Range your Cornish X Meaties? Tractors do not count.

    So the JG are a bad choice for meaties because of how long it takes them to get to size. So I'm punting. We still have Brahmas available locally. Would they be a good meatie choice? I really don't want the CX. I'm hoping I can buy a dozen of whatever and have them around for a few...
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    Jersey Giants thread for pictures and discussion

    Ok, gotcha. That does make sense. I do love them though. We've got a Black Australorp roo right now. The shiny black feathers with the green in them when the light hits it and the bright red comb and waddles is just so striking! Ok, so maybe I'll focus on the Brahmas for meaties and just...
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