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Hey There, I'm a few weeks out from processing my first batch of meaties. I am starting to think about the set up and supplies that I'll need for 12 birds. Does anybody have pictures of their set up? My processing location is near the coop, but out of sight of the other chickens. We have...

Hey There, I'm new at raising chickens. I have Cornish Xs & layers (raised separately, of course). One of my meaties (5 wks) has had wet, raspy breathing for a week or so now. It was mild at first and now has gotten to be quite audible. He has runny poo, not bloody, and a "skid mark" down...

I walked out to the coop early this evening to check on my girls and found a hawk IN my coop. It had flown in through the pop door from the chicken yard (electrified poultry netting) and couldn't figure out how to get out. It was obviously distressed and flying into the wire walls of the coop...

I just got my first batch of baby chicks in the mail yesterday and I'm brooding them on newspaper. How long can they stay on newspaper? When can I switch them over to big, fluffy pine shavings? They are in kiddie pool brooders. Thanks!

I just got my first batch of chicks in the mail today. 13 of my order are Cornish Xs. I understand that they are hybrids, bred to put on lots of weight in a short amount of time. Because of this, I know some choose to feed them a certain way to avoid suffication and/or leg/tendon problems...

I've not been able to find non-medicated chick starter in a 50 lb bag. 5 lbs- no problem, 50 lbs- no luck so far. I'm in S. Florida and organic isn't an option. Can anybody recommend a non-medicated chick starter that comes in 50 lb bags? Thanks! Lauren

Where can I order heavy duty hanging galvanized feeders? I know that Murray McMurray has them. Any other suggestions?

Hi There, I'm interested in ordering meaties for personal consumption and am just starting my research. How would I responsibly dispose of the blood of say.... 12 chickens? How much blood can I expect from 12 Rhode Island Reds? The only option available to me would be to slaughter them at...

Hi There- I'm starting to research retailers who sell organic chicken feed in S. Florida. So far I haven't had any luck. I found a retailer in Archer & Gainesville, but they are 3 1/2 hours from me. I can't see making a 7 hr. round trip for chicken feed. Buying online and paying for...