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    what to do with..

    cooking molasses? Got some i'd like to use up.
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    List of Materials to Butcher

    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
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    Lazy Hen?

    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...
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    Underweight Birds

    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...
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    Pesto Sauce Recipe

    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...
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    Chocolate Recipes

    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
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    Looking for Bread Recipe: Honey and Milk

    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...
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    Saffron

    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...
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    Old Layers

    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
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    Heaviest Dual Purpose

    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? Thanks
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    Dual Purpose

    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...
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    Free Ranging Questions

    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...
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    Getting Eaten Alive! HELP! (Grapic pics. coming)

    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...
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    What am I supposed to do with this...

    Hello everyone, So i was down in the storage room and noticed some cans of 2% Partly Skimmed Milk... Any ideas on how to use this up? Thanks
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    Still Edible?

    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? Thanks
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    Massive Egg Why? + Guess how many yolks! (PICS)

    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...
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    Hatching Words

    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
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    Newbie Q's

    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...
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    BLRW cross

    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...
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    Muddy Run!

    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!
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