Is anyone here around the New Bern area that raises meat birds and does the processing themselves? I have been raising chickens for eggs for a few years and I have finally decided that I would like to raise my own meat birds, but I lack the know how as far as culling/butchering/processing. I was...
I have 8 male chicks -not sure of breed free to anyone who wants them. Must come pick up. They hatched 7/14 and came as "packing peanuts" for the other chicks I ordered. Located in east NC around New Bern. I don't need them or have room for them so they are free to whoever wants them.
Hello everyone I am new to this group as well as new to goats. I am very excited to say that we put a deposit down on nigerian dwarf doeling and wether a few day ago and should be bringing them home July 1st. We have an old horse stable that my husband is working on fixing up- one side is...
Thank you! I ended up getting lucky and found a couple of 3 week old kids on Craigslist last week. We went and looked at them yesterday and put a deposit down on them and should be bringing them home in July!
Hello everyone! I am fairly new the NC board and don't post often. I am happy to say that one or 2 of my girls started laying about a week and a half ago.
Slightly off topic, but my husband and I have decided to expand our mini farm and get a couple of goats. I'm thinking either Nigerian...
I have read around and haven't found a real answer so I will ask here. About what age can you tell a female from a male KC? I have 3 that I picked up at TSC about a month ago and I was wondering how soon I should be able to tell their sex.
I finally got my ducks and chicks out in their new coop. My hubby had to redo the flooring because all the wood was rotten. We also ended up picking up 3 khaki campbell ducklings at TSC last weekend. I am up to 12 chickens and 6 ducks. I am honestly surprised that my DH gave me the okay to get...
Hello everyone! First time duck owner here. I have raised chickens before but I just got my first 3 pekin ducks about a month ago. Right now I have the 3 pekin females as well as 13 baby chicks. They are all the same age and are in the brooder together and I plan on moving them all out to the...
Does anyone use any kind of heating system/device in their chicken coop? If so what do you use. I know heating lamps are a fire hazard, so I am trying to avoid those. Thanks.
I am also considering raising some chickens for meat, but I will not want to do the butchering and processing myself. How do I go about finding a butcher to do it for me? And is it usually cost effective to raise your own meat birds? We are on a tight budget, but I would feel better if I could...
I have a few questions to ask. My husband and I will be closing on our house in a few weeks and shortly after I plan on getting some chickens. We will be moving to James City/New Bern area and I don't know where the best place would be for me to find some chicks. I know for sure I want some...