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    Using shackles for eviscerating.

    The article claimed it as an alternative to a table. With manual removal in mind. It claimed somehow the feet and head are supported, but I don't see any photos that clarifies such & offers a model number. So far no manufaturers have contacted me about the shackles. Maybe I need to have a Tyson...
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    How many cornish have you raised???

    Quote: During 2009 I raised in batches of 50. However, this year I plan on starting with batches of 75 maturing each month May to September. My variable costs tend to be around $5 on the high end. I use this number for all projections. No labor costs included. Don't raise a batch of 100 unless...
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    Using shackles for eviscerating.

    Hello, I read an article in the APPPA book about the use of shackles for eviscerating. The article claimed the use the shackles doubles the speed at which one could eviscerate. Has any one used a shackle and if so, would you mind explaining to me how exactly a chicken is hung in a shackle for...
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    Purina flock raiser

    I also use the Flock Raiser. Have had some leg issues with it, but so long as you turn off the brooder light at night you can prevent leg issues pertaining to excessive growth. Keep an eye on the manufactured date. Will be printed on the bottom white seam.
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    for those of you who sell your processed meaties

    I place mine in bags I get from ULINE. 1-mil thick, USDA approved plastic bags with green wire twist ties. Very cheap. Look on page 104 and onward. http://catalog.uline.com/WebProjectF.asp?BookCode=uda09flx&SectionIndex=0 I forget what size I am using this year. I think 12x14". I'm very happy...
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    "Community Nest Boxes"

    Anyone ever try what the below listed pdf file calls a "community nest box?" http://www.attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/poultry_equipment.pdf PAGE 23
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    can chicks drink milk?

    Some of the best producers of chicken in the world feed chickens milk! http://www.practicallyedible.com/edible.nsf/encyclopaedia!openframeset&frame=Right&Src=/edible.nsf/pages/bressechickens!opendocument http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/05/25/not-a-mothers-milk/
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    Processing ages and amount to feed Cornish and Turks

    Below is a table that summarized feed usage with day of age. I recorded the date I had to open a bag of feed for my pastured chickens. AGE USAGE 12 50 lbs. 18 100 lbs. 23 150 lbs. 27 200 lbs. 30 250 lbs. 33 300 lbs. 36 350 lbs. 39 400 lbs. 41 450 lbs. Above figures...
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    Does any one know any thing about raising meat birds for profit?

    I raise pastured poultry very similar to what is in the book Pasture Poultry Profits. It is profitable for me as a side venture. Here are some quick stats about my operation right now: -500 pounds of food for every 50 chickens. (actually around 400-450lb) --I'm paying $12.50 per 50lb bad of...
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