We are processing half (11) of our Cornish cross this weekend. This will be our first time ever. We are skinning then and plan to cut them in pieces. I'm wondering how we can rest the birds for the recommended 24-48 hours if we don't have room in the fridge? Letting them rest after we freeze...
I have an almost 5 week old Cornish cross chick that just started open mouth breathing, sneezing and stretching out it's neck and closing its eyes alot. It's stands hunched up and looks I'll. It's still eating and drinking but it's definitely a lot smaller than everyone else and my daughter just...
It seems like it's one thing after the other here..I've just posted about my rooster healing from flystrike. But I noticed yesterday I had a hen looking slightly uncomfortable while walking. Shes not totally limping but shes walking somewhat gingerly that I just barely noticed she was having a...
So my rooster had fly strike about a month ago. I got that all taken care of. Now I need to know what I should do with this wound that is taking forever to heal..its draining alot! The smell is also not so nice. I'm worried its infected. Hes acting totally normal but I want to get him back in...
So I've just noticed in the past couple days my rooster had some black stuff on his feathers..didnt think much of it. I've been super busy. Turkeys and chicks are hatching and I have 2 little ones and lots of other animals. So tonight I decide to investigate further and he has FLYSTRIKE! I've...
Hello! This is my very first post here. I'm looking for recommendations on deworming my mixed flock of turkeys and chickens. What would be the easiest route to go? I have no run at all. They totally free range. Sorry if this is in the wrong category but I had no clue where to post this. Also! If...