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    Florida Whites

    Hi cedar stump, Just picked up 3 does and 1 buck, Florida whites. Did a lot of research before going with this breed. The clincher was.met an older 81 year old gentlemen that conformed my research. New Zealand and cals are also very popular and trust me I went back and forth with it. In...
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    Egg whites are chalky when fried

    Well all I can see is that haven't had any chalky egg whites for a while now. Layer.feed.crumbles.and oyster shell in seperate dish is the.routine, do go get out and free range spring summer and fall, kinda tough during Michigan winters.....specially this one OMG. The thin rough surfaced shell I...
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    Egg whites are chalky when fried

    Just got our first couple.eggs fried them up next morning and same.thing looked beautifully egg white looked.fine when cracked.and cooked but chalky texture. Started looking on this web site for help and this seems to be the only thread with this issue. Anyhow doesn't seem like we've gotton to...
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    First time cornish x and layers

    Well its been a while but processed oír first batch of meaties all went and exceeded our expectations thanks to all the info and help from this Forum and you guys. The traffic cone is the way yo go wouldnt do it any other way they Were calm and folk about 45 esconde héroes duncking info water...
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    Killing, Plucking, Eviscerating, & Cutting Up Your Chicken - Graphic!

    Hello frugal first of all great job. First meaties are about 2 weeks away from processing. During the past 6 weeks been doing a lot of reading and research so that we are as prepared as we can possibly be. Saved this thread for reference and since have a question for you. I didn't notice any...
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    To diet or not to diet

    She seems to be getting up more and moving around on her own without being nudged. Things are looking up still limping badly but no evidence of brocken bones. Still.eating and drinking not smuch as others and is behind on weight.
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    To diet or not to diet

    She's 3 weeks old not as big as the others shows no sign of any sickness just can't stand and walk around. Looks perky eats and drinks but not as much as the others. I'd say she's probably couple pounds. Weirdest thing can't figure it out.
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    To diet or not to diet

    Thx anorwood as I said I'm also first timer. Just had one go down noticed it was staying.back from the rest eventually made it over to the food but was being bullied out so removed her and put her in her own area with heat lamp at.night. she's still eating and drinking on her own but struggles...
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    To diet or not to diet

    O my god. This is my first time meat chickens Cornish x. Thought I would be prepared especially since I found this site and all the people and great info that it provides. My dilemma is that my Cornish x are eating like theirs no tomorrow. They are close to 2 1/2 weeks old and couple pounds a...
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    First time cornish x and layers

    So glad I found this sight its awsom can't wait to get involved. Anyhow just got 25 meat chickens ( Cornish x) and 18 layers ( 10 red pullets 5 buff orps and 3 golden laced wyandottes ). So far so good, little apprehensive with all the leg issues I'm reading about. Real interested with the...
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