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  1. cameronfarm

    post pics of grow out pens

    I have used small sheds and shelterlogic portable garages with good success, cheap too. About $150 +/-.
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    Need an easy way to make nest boxes

    Thats pretty discouraging for the fowl stuff cover and perch. I haven't tried one but have thought about it, any ideas why they are not interested?
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    DIY automatic coop door

    Thats pretty cool! I've been thinking about doing something similar with a dark-activated switch (http://www.learningaboutelectronics.com/Articles/Dark-activated-switch.php) and an electric actuator.
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    incubator set up

    Whats the make and model of the thermostat?
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    Help Low humidity

    Are the vent holes plugged? As they start to get closer to hatch the humidity should go up on its own as well caused by the chicks themselves. 65 % isnt danger zone, I wouldnt worry unless it goes below 60. Also how accurate is your hygrometer?
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    Thermostat on Heat Lamp..is it an ok thing?

    You could always use a regular fluorescent light if you are concerned about periods of light. Set it on a timer or control it by hand, they release minimal heat. Commercial brooders use a heating element on a thermostat and a small 6w red bulb for light and to attract them to the heat source.
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    Cornish Crosses

    Are these a commercial strain or heritage cross? We breed heritage crosses and I have never seen them be overly aggressive but the definitely do remind me of dinosaurs :)
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    WTB: Buff Orpingtons & Barred Rocks Eggs

    We are looking for additional suppliers of Buff Orpington and Barred Rock hatching eggs. Our current supplier can't produce enough to keep up :) Must be NPIP, looking for another 4 dozen of each breed per week. You don't have to supply all needed yourself if you can't produce that many, I'll...
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    I need a coop!!!!!

    Plywood, 2x4's, and chicken wire :) $150 - $200
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    Processing in NH

    Only place I know of up there is in Vermont. http://www.westminstermeats.com/Pages/processingfees.aspx
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    Suggestions for where I put in ventilation in my new coop?

    I would put a vent with louvers at the top back side of that design. Does the back drop down for easy cleaning? I would also recommend a sliding door for the coop / pen access so if you need to you can lock them in or out of the coop.
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    Water and Food in the coop?

    They can just sit tight till morning. Assuming you lock them up at dusk they are heading to bed anyway :)
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    Best way to use permethrin

    Read the instructions on the can, it may vary depending on concentration. Generally the powder is for where they do their dust baths and nesting boxes. As for the coop itself you should use the liquid spray and spray it down after cleaning. It may be organically acceptable but its still a...
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    chick picking

    I havn't tried that breed myself but how big are the brooders and how many chicks per brooder? Are you using a white or red heat lamp?
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    septic water

    A small chlorine dispenser or a few drops of bleach?
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    Best heritage breed meat bird?

    Rooster can, not hens (that I have seen). Make sure if you are planning on growing out the roosters for broilers you feed them broiler feed to help them along as much as possible.
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    Best heritage breed meat bird?

    http://www.cameronfamilyfarm.com/ct-chicken-hatchery/standard-chicks-for-sale/cornish-rock.html I only have chick pics, they are on my website. You will notice how much thicker their legs are. I'll try to take a comparison pic this weekend.
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    RIR Roos for Meat???

    2.5lbs is definitely pretty small :) Heritage roosters generally take about 18 - 20 weeks to reach 3 - 4lbs dressed. I wait till about the first man size crow, to me thats usually the dinner bell for a heritage. When a bird is referred to as a dual purpose its usually in reference to the...
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    Best heritage breed meat bird?

    No :) Dark Cornish and White Rocks. I'm trying to re-invent the wheel a little bit but create a more self sustainable bird. I bet the DC / RIR would be interesting however I wanted to breed down the colored plumage since a lot of processors charge extra for colored plumage.
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    Processing Day Support Group ~ HELP us through the Emotions PLEASE!

    Anyone on the NPIP program has to fill out 9-3 forms when selling poultry, they are supposed to give you a copy. If not ask for one. If they can't produce it they are probably not really on the NPIP program. I've run into that a lot trying to buy eggs for new breeds.
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