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  1. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    K-Mart advertises eggs for .99 per dozen (Limit 2)

    Makes you wonder how anyone can sell eggs for .99 per dozen and come close to breaking even. I don't know what kind of eggs they are but there is no way that I would sell eggs for that kind of money. That was in their newspaper insert this past Sunday, Jan 15th.
  2. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    I want to add about 12 new layers to my flock

    What do most of you do when you bring new birds home to meet the other chickens?
  3. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    Anyone ever have a problem with Roosters knocking feathers off the hen

    I have several hens that are losing a lot of feather off their backs where the tail feather start. Not the tail feathers but on the back nearest the tail feathers. I think that the Roosters may be doing a lot of it or either then hens are picking out their own feathers. They are barred rocks and...
  4. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    How many layers can I put in 120 sq. ft.?

    I have a new chicken house that is 120 sq. ft. I currently house 24 layers in that house. I have 3 roosting poles that are 12 foot long. How many standard layers can I get in the house without over crowding?
  5. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    Golden Comets

    Has anyone out there had any experience with Golden Comets? I am looking for a large Brown Egg layer that will lay every day if there is anything out there like that. Your comments will be appreciated.
  6. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    20% Protein Layer pellets VS. 16% protein layer pellets

    I have been feeding 16% protein layer pellets and I just bought a 20% protein layer pellet to give them more protein. I have been have some feather picking that I have read can possibly contribut to feather picking. My question is as follows: Has anyone out there had any experiences with 20%...
  7. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    Little Giant tin water heater

    I just ordered a Little Giant Tin Water Heater. Can anyone tell me if that is made in China or the US?
  8. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    Tiny dark speck in showing up egg yolks

    I am have a number of eggs showing up with a tiny dark speck attached to the exterior of the egg yolk. These are barred rock pullets that have just started laying. I am feeding layer crumbles, whole corn, scratch and some oyster shells in a separate feeder. They get plenty of fresh water. I...
  9. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    How many square feet of wired run do I need?

    I have 24 barred rock pullets that are ready to lay and three roosters. my coop is 10 X 12 and I am currently enlarging my wired run. What would you experienced folks recommend for a wired run for that many birds? Please don't say "as much as you can afford". I want to give them adequate run...
  10. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    Dates on Egg Cartons

    I was shocked today to while reading Robert Plamondon's poultry newsletter that the date (best by date) commercial egg farmers put on the egg carton can be as much as 45 days and the eggs can still called fresh. That blew me away. I had no idea that eggs in the grocery store could be that old...
  11. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    We ate my pet rooster today

    We ate my pet rooster "hoppy" today. Yummy! Actually he was the main ingredient in large pot of Chicken and Noodles. Hoppy was a large Barred Rock rooster. How does Barred Rock compare to other meat varieties?
  12. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    How much pen do I need?

    I am thinking about a trio of turkeys. I would appreciate any help on determining what pen size should I build. Do I need an enclosed house/structure?
  13. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    A hen with a lot of Rooster Characteristics

    I have Barred Rock hen that has a lot of rooster traits. She has a distinctively large comb and large wattles that makes her stand out amoung the hens. She has a very aggressive manner where as the barred rock hens are very docile and like to be petted. She is ready to peck and flog my hand if I...
  14. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    Egg Washing techniques and products/

    I would like to hear what you folks are doing regarding egg washing techniques? Also, are there any products out there that make this less labor intensive?
  15. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    Nest Litter

    What are you folks using for nest litter? What is best? How often do you change it?
  16. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    What are you paying for egg cartons

    Does anyone have a good source for competitive priced egg cartons? I would like everyone who would list what you are paying for egg cartons and who you are getting yours from?
  17. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    Minimum size nests for Barred Rocks

    I am getting ready to build some nest boxes for my barred rocks. what is the minimum depth of the next box for a barred rock?
  18. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    What are you selling your eggs for per dozen?

    I am going to have a lot of large brown farm raised eggs soon. I have no idea what people are paying for Large Brown eggs are selling for. I saw some this past spring selling for $4.00 at a state run farmers market. I don't think I can get that where I live. my eggs are farm raised, some free...
  19. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    WTB: Anyone have Eastern Wild Turkeys for sale

    If anyone out there knows of Eastern Wild Turkeys for sale please let me know.
  20. Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    Eastern Wild Turkeys

    Are there any Eastern Wild Fanciers out there that I can communicate with ? Thanks for your contact.
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