After realizing the need for clarity, I decided to create an article for those of you who have roos with behavior issues, those thinking about adding one to your flock, or if you are just curious since the issue is natural to come up for each of us in even the most docile of males. It is...
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It is an unfortunate reality that chickens will die inevitably at some point. But what happens when several young birds die in succession? The cause of the death of your beloved bird may have been an illness. Isn't it useful to know what caused your loss(es) so you can prevent it from happening...
Ingredients
3 large eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
oil for frying
powdered sugar for dusting or toppings of your choice
Whisk everything together in a large bowl until no lumps remain.
Batter should be smooth.
Heat oil to...
Waterfowl Incubation Guide by BYC's @pete55
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Well here's My GUIDE to incubation and hatching which is applicable to ALL SPECIES. However as I've had so many appreciative comments and input on previous threads I've decided to post it in the Geese section and use EXHIBITION DEWLAP...
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
4.5 cups powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
4-5 Tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
Instructions
Beat the softened butter over medium speed with an electric mixer until soft and creamy. Continue to beat over medium speed...
For purposes of BYC competitions or contests, the definition of domestic fowl is:
Domestic fowl are birds raised commercially or domestically for meat, eggs, or feathers. Fowl requiring a federal, or equivalent, permit to own or sell are not considered domestic fowl.
Examples:
Domestic fowl...