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    Watering System for 200 Chick Brooder?

    Yep, crankin it up this year. Hoping to do 1000 between now and November. That's why I thought investing in a good watering system would be worthwhile.
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    Watering System for 200 Chick Brooder?

    I am going to be building a 4 1/2ft by 24ft brooder for my meat bird chicks. The brooder is going to be right beside a water spigot, so I am wanting to find a watering system to put in it. Can anyone recommend one that they've bought and have been happy with? Thanks.
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    Looking for recipes for broiler feed

    Here is what I use. It has fish in it, but you could take it out and use more soybeans. Chick Starter Grower - 19% Shelled corn 1015 lbs. Roasted soybeans 625 lbs. Oats 100 lbs. Alfalfa meal 100 lbs. 60% fish meal 75 lbs. Aragonite (calcium) 25 lbs. Poultry Nutri-Balancer 60 lbs...
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    Meaties 101

    Yes, I used three 54"x16' cattle panels. Yes, it is much lighter than the Salatin style. I built 2 Salatin type before building this one. I really like that I can see the birds as I move it. After 3 years of using it, I've not ran one over.
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    Cross X ??? And weather

    My 5 week old birds were surrounded by snow this morning and seemed to be fine.
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    Which hatchery do you use for rock cross meat birds?

    I've been using Myers Poultry in Western PA. Shipping should be close to what Meyer's charges. I think Myer's has a little better pricing and they most always have birds available when I want them. Their (Myers) strain grows a little slower at the beginning which helps prevent leg problems...
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    How Much Feed From chick to POL?

    I understand it differs by breed. Your answer is just what I was looking for. thanks a bunch!
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    How Much Feed From chick to POL?

    Has anyone ever tracked how much total feed it takes to go from a day old chick to when they reach laying age?
  9. bigredfeather

    New Dogs Pooping in the House

    Thank you for the great advice. I will start this today.
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    New Dogs Pooping in the House

    No, I haven't been crating them. I don't even have crates for them at this time. They were rehomed because the lady that had them is starting a job that will keep her away from home for 10-12 hours per day. She's feeling guilty that they are going to be home with no attention for that long...
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    New Dogs Pooping in the House

    This past weekend we got two six month old Schnauzers. They were said to be house broken. They have doing well with the peeing, but they are both having a pooping problem. They get taken out every 2 hours during the day, right before bed, and first thing in the morning. I took both of them...
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    Ideal Breed for a Large Laying Flock

    Sorry. Brown eggs and yes they will be on the range with a Salatin type "egg mobile". They will be fed grain based feed as well as free range opportunity.
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    Ideal Breed for a Large Laying Flock

    I am looking for suggestions for a pure breed that would be best if I wanted to start a large flock of layers (over 300). I do not want to use the red hybrids. Suggestions and why?
  16. bigredfeather

    Anyone else have midget whites?

    I was asking about them if I wanted to raise them for Thanksgiving turkeys. So you're saying I'd need to start them in early Spring?
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    Anyone else have midget whites?

    How long does it take to get Midgets up to 12-15 pounds assuming they get fed the proper feed and correct amount?
  18. bigredfeather

    Best cover for a 'hoop coop' tractor?

    I don't think you're going to find anything better. I take the tarp off mine in the Winter and that extends its life to 3 seasons. I quit wasting the money on the heavier tarps and buy the cheaper one knowing I am going to have to replace it at some point.
  19. bigredfeather

    China to process USA chickens - eeek!

    Well, the USDA hasn't set the bar too high as far as standards go here. Some of the things they allow are atrocious.
  20. bigredfeather

    Meaties 101

    I had a retired neighbor of mine make it for me. I gave him a pic and the size I wanted and he custom made it. He charged me $40 and I supplied the tires. I think I got a great deal.
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