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    How do you break even?

    Maybe put up some of your "pullets" for sale of craigslist and cut back to a more reasonable number for your family? If you sell them now, you might be able to recoup your investment on them. Just keep in mind that now you have too many eggs, next winter (and when they all decide to molt at...
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    skin of our dressed out chickens a little pinker than grocery store

    If I was kept indoors all day long, all of my days.....I might be pasty white too. And so might have your birds....I'm guessing yours saw the light of day, unlike store birds?
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    CX final stats, weights/costs, and notes.

    I am right with the last three postings. You really can't compete with economy of scale. But you DO get what you pay for. naillikwj82---I'm in western Washington area too, and my numbers came out pretty similar, and I think if people were really honest with themselves they might find the...
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    Processing Dual Purpose Roos Tomorrow Morning

    Oh...I was going to ask. At 5 months age, what was your plucking method.....by hand, or machine? Did you have issues with "hairs"?
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    Processing Dual Purpose Roos Tomorrow Morning

    Lily D, Great job, and thanks for the info. We've tried the cornish X and also tried the "heritage breed" route (really just extra roo's from straight run "heavies" mix). Glad to hear results on processed weight of these two breeds in particular. Thanks, it really helps me making my...
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    Brahmas?? Anyone USING them as a dual-purpose?

    I'm in Washington state and being relatively new to raising "birds", I've only ever had hatchery chickens. Any leads on where I should look to find a reputable breeder for Brahmas?
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    My Rabbit Journey~New Pics pg 17

    Ha! Isn't that the truth about the response after they taste it. I think sometimes friends and family believe I am just trying to be a hippie-wanna be. Really, for me anyway, it's about health, environmental responsibility, happens to be pretty cost effective in some ways, but mostly it's...
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    My Rabbit Journey~New Pics pg 17

    Thanks for the info Jamie. Sounds reasonable. I have a few friends that are interested, but mostly I find that they are just interested in the final product....Ha, ha....go figure As you know, rabbit is easy to care for, and fairly cheap to raise....if you assume you are only raising for...
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    My Rabbit Journey~New Pics pg 17

    Hi all, fairly new here, mostly expecting to find bird related info sharing, but pleasantly suprised to find the rabbit thread. I've been raising meat rabbits now going on 2 years. It's been a rewarding learning experience, not to mention the yummy dinners (we had Caccitore last night), and no...
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    Brahmas?? Anyone USING them as a dual-purpose?

    Interesting! I have been back and forth considering Delaware or Brahma. Sounds like the Brahma has a lot of the qualities I'm looking for. I've not had a roo before and even though I have a big 'ol gander that you shouldn't turn your back on, getting a roo does make me a little wary. Nice to...
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    Brahmas?? Anyone USING them as a dual-purpose?

    Hello all! Just wondering if anyone has any practical experience raising Brahmas (light, dark or buff is fine) and using them for eggs AND meat? I know they are considered dual (but frankly I've tried others considered dual- and well, you can eat a squirrel if you really want to ) I expect...
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    Old School flock for meat?

    Can't bear to raise the cornish X again. Just my preference. Anyone keeping a flock with a rooster......White Plymouth Rock or Delaware? Wondering about temperament of the two breeds and broodiness comparatively. Thinking 10-12 hens and a rooster to keep me in eggs and meat. So far I've...
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    Is there a trick to incubating duck eggs?

    I think the only time difference on hatching within ducks is really if you are hatching Moscovy as opposed to a "mallard" type duck (ie: pekin, runner, campbell....). I'm setting right now.....5 goose eggs and 2 duck, mixed breeds.... this is what came up "fertile" after candling from my first...
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    CX chics under a $1?

    Also Hoovers in Iowa. got mine there last year....turned out great!
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    hens or roo's

    I agree with straight run....some for roasting and some to cut up for fryers mmmmmm!
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