Hi everyone,
what are the tools/materials needed for butchering chickens, top to bottom. And what the tool is used for.
Im trying to get a list together of everything that I'll need, and what to use it for.
Thanks
Hi everyone,
For over a month now one of my BSL have pretty much been living in the nest box. The only time i see her come out is when I let them free range. Her comb also seems to have shrunk in size and she seems like she has lost weight. She does not act protective at all over the eggs that...
Hi Everyone,
I am worried about my two white chanteclers. They are pretty small, and are VERY light! My SL's are way heavier then them too. They have recently had mites/lice, so maybe that has something to do with it, but they didn't seem to have an effect on my SL's. They are over a year old...
Hi Everyone,
I've only tried this recipe once, but I enjoyed it so much I thought that I'd share it with you. It's from "David Rocco's Dolce Vita" book. I love pesto!
First here are some tips directly out of the book.
1. First make sure your basil leaves are completely dry. Water will make...
Hi eveyone,
I can't be the only one here addicted to chocolate right..? so, does anyone want to share some yummy chocolate recipes?
Im looking for a really good and moist cupcake recipe with frosting right now, anyone have any?
Leah
Hey everyone,
A few weeks ago I was reading a topic here (I lieve it is the "What are you Baking Now?" one) and I came across a recpie for Honeyand Milk Bread. I made it and it was amazing, and I want to make it again..to bad I lost the recipe after I printed it out and I can't seem to find it...
Hey guys,
So my neighbours went to Greece and brought us back some Greek Saffron. I have never done anything with Saffron before, and have no idea on how to use it. I really want to try some. It's been sitting in our kitchen for a while now, and I think it is time to give it a taste. So how do...
Hi,
Anyone here ever butcher their old layers? I know that they would be tough, but if you do how do you prepare them? What age have you done them at? How'd they turn out?
Pictures would be great too!
Thanks
Hello everyone,
I am looking into getting some meaties, but I am trying to stay away from the CX. From your experience, what is the heaviset Dual Purpose you have raised, in the shortest amount of time?
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What are some of the DP breeds that you have used for meat? What have your experiences been and how have they dressed out?
I m looking more, and more into getting some birds for the table (these would be my first meaties) , but I don't know what breed to get. I am kind of worried about getting...
Hi everyone,
So i have 7 birds, around a year old that have yet to free range. They do have acess to a run but it is a big muddy mess and they have eaten all the grass! I will give you some background info.:
- I would not be able to let them free range throughout the day, maybe not even...
Hi everyone,
I am so stressed! Yesterday i went inside the coop, and notcied that some of the feathers near one of my BSL vent were missing. I went closer and picked her up, and saw that she was getting eaten by my other chickens! The blood was dried up, but it was a HUGE hole in her!! I am...
Hello Everyone,
I don't know where to post this but i just assumed maybe the egglaying area
Anyways, I had a question about eggs that i was washing. They were accidently left in a bucket of soapy water overnight, can we still eat these eggs?
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Hello,
Lets guess how many yolks are in this sucker!
Laid by one of my RSL Very proud of her! What causes hens to lay and egg this big? (not that i am complaining-just wondering )
Here she is:
In my hand
Not fitting in the carton
Compared to a regular sized egg
Birds eye view- or...
Hello eveyone,
I am not very familiar about all the words that i have heard while browsing the hatching and incubating area here.
What are some of the terms and what do they mean? Such as pipp, lockdown, etc.
Thanks
Hello,
Well i have just recently found out that we have a rooster in our small flock of 8 chickens. I have caught him trying to mate with some of my SL's.
So i have some questions:
1.) How long does a roo need to mate the same hen for an egg to become fertile?
2.)Can you candle an egg to see...
Hello everyone,
*I really hope that i am posting this in the right catagory*
Well, it has just been determined that my BLRW "pullet" is actually a boy. I recently spotted him trying (at least i think this is what he was doing) to mate one of my RLS.
Somewhat odd question, but what would the...
Hi Everyone,
Well, we had a little a bit of snow for a few days but it now has all melted and we are stuck with a very wet and muddy run! What can we do to prevent/fix this problem?
Have a great New Years Eve!