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    my mentally ill neighbor is in jail

    Thank you. Your kindness is something I needed to hear today. Having dealt with many people with mental illness I've found being unable to afford them is a big problem. Bless you for watching out for him. I hope he is able to stabilize easily. My dog is on psych meds and they cost me $80 for...
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    Anyone raise Chickens for eggs AND meat on 2 acres or less?

    Another question here. Do you think it would work to process the chickens and bag them and then let them rest for 24 hours in the bags before freezing them? I can't imagine that it would make any difference but just wondering if anyone does this?
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    100 Broilers and Fermented Feed Project

    If there are thrift stores and yard sales near you you can always check them out. I have found several of them for under 6 bucks and have never had a problem with any of them. Have also found the bags and canisters for a couple bucks. Just thought someone might be able to save a little. I always...
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    Fermenting Feed for Meat Birds

    I wonder how these would be in a wire ball to give them something to peck at? It's amazing how much information there is here. I spend a couple of hours a day just reading old posts. I don't think I'll ever get through some of these forums. This one alone has over 1500 posts.
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    Fermenting Feed for Meat Birds

    That's an interesting article. I think I might try raising some just to see how the chickens like them. But it does warn they can have a laxative effect!
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    Anyone raise Chickens for eggs AND meat on 2 acres or less?

    When you started with your meat birds were they all the same breed? I'm looking at getting a hatchery special on males to use and they can be any breed except the cornish x. I'm hoping they will have some growing faster and some slower so I can spread the processing out over a week or so. I...
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    question about meaties and growing them out

    So I should be good to process them and let them cool for a day and then can or freeze them. I'm not sure what I'll be getting as it's the hatchery choice but all males so I'll process some of the larger ones and let the smaller ones have a few more days so I can spread it out some. I'm going to...
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    question about meaties and growing them out

    This was my thinking as well. Thank you. How fast can the rigor set in do you know? I've processed rabbits and didn't let them sit first and wondered if the type of animal made a difference. I have a lot to learn.
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    Deep litter method

    Take a look on craigslist. I've found campers that they are giving away that would still be suitable for a chicken coop. It was before I even thought about using one for a chicken coop. I have a 24 footer that I want to section off and use for both chickens and rabbits. But we are still playing...
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    question about meaties and growing them out

    Even after reading about meaties I'm confused. I want to split an order of meaties with a couple of family members so we're looking at buying 150 or so chicks. We are looking at all males and I'm wondering if that is going to be a mistake. Will they start behaving as roosters before they are...
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    Deep litter method

    This is what I'm thinking of doing with my camper. It's not road worthy anymore but it's still good for my chickens and rabbits. Will be getting my rabbits the first of May and then hopefully the chicks will be arriving in June. I'd really like to try the deep litter method and have found some...
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    Crop Surgery Performed - More pics & How To Steps posted - Pg 10

    I buy my sutures and scalpels at Tractor Supply or on Ebay. Also the vet tape. I'm making up a list of supplies I need to have on hand for emergencies and will be having a chicken first aid kit ready. Does anyone know of a print copy of first aid for chickens?
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    New member here

    Thanks for the welcomes. I've been a lurker for months and have really learned a lot just reading the forms. I'll be raising dual purpose birds and eventually will raise quail for a friend. This will be a first for me with chickens. I currently have 14 parakeets and 4 dogs. And the adventure...
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    Deep litter method

    That sounds workable to me. Thank you.
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    New member here

    Hi all, I'm a newbie here. Currently living in Ohio soon to be in Tennessee. Will be building the coops soon and getting chicks in June. Just wanted to say hi. I've learned a lot just reading the forums and hope to soon be able to share information. I'm so excited to be able to finally do this!
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