I simply ring their necks and let them flap on the ground till they are somewhat still. Then over to the chopping block. Never had any complaints from them.
I have an 16x8 enclosed run. I just open the door,to the coop, in the morning and let them have the run of the run as they like. I do let mine out,of the enclosure, in the evening to forage tho. They often go into the coop in the heat of the day,but can be found outside at anytime.
I have an enclosed 16x8 run. I just clean the pine shavings out of the coop once a year and throw them out there. I also throw scraps and feed on it the chickens do my composting for me. Every year I dig out the compost and cover my garden with it before i till it. Works great.
Now as for...
I ordered 8 barred rock hens and 4 roosters. Also got 13 ,what i believe are rhode island red,roosters. Now I have a freezer stuffed. All lived all in great health. Great customer service.
I was wondering if anyone knew of any parasites or other health problems chickens can get from eating leftover chicken?
They seem to love it. Cooked of course. I was curious if even after cooking would any diseases cross from the factory birds we eat to them?
In my experience you might have to become you own vet.Chickens are throw away livestock,not worth the expense of helping.I know a woman named Gail damerrow ,wrong spelling on last name,has a good book about chicken ailments.
The Chicken Health Handbook is the name on amazon $14
I simply use wood chips for litter and stir is well once a week.Every year i rack it all outside into the run and add more litter.
I also throw my decomposable left overs out there along with their food.They stir it all up and once a year i scoop it out before i clean out the coop.Makes for...
Apply that statement to dogs and cats. We do have animal cruelty laws in place in every state. Owners can be jailed for not providing vet care for their dogs and cats. There is a certain level of care that is deserved.
Exactly Ma'am. Dogs and cats are property aswell.The only kind of vet my...
Let's not forget that they are HIS property.End of story.If he wants to actually raise his property in as cheap away as possible,good.Maybe he wants to use that money on his real family,not his animals. Not all of us can or wish to spend more on a coop then on our houses.
I had 25 chickens in a...