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  1. PineTopFarm

    calling any one from missouri

    Estes staff are usually at the Springfiled Farmfest in Octobe with chicksr. That's a good place to learn about chickens. There are several vendors, some with chicken specific products. There are also animals shown but I can't remember if I saw chickens there last year. I live south of Branson...
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    Review of Dorkings as a table bird *update: pics and weight of our last Dorking rooster*

    I think a lot depends how it's cooked. The breast are good for grilling or another other method you like. Thighs are good for things like coq au vin and soups; anything that is slow with lots of moisture. I use the legs/drumstick for stock and the meat that comes off them after a long slow...
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    Birchen Marans Thread

    How old is he in these pictures? I'm waiting for mine to start developing some silver.
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    Sex- linked Information

    Check this link. At the bottom of the page is a breeding chart that may help answer your question. http://www.harislau.info/autosexing-
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    B.Y.C. Dorking Club!

    Do you have sources or references for this? It would be helpful when interesting information like this is posted to have the sources so that we all have a chance to learn. Thanks M
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    Chicken Breed Focus - Dorking

    I’ve had Dorkings since 2012 and have tried both the Red and Silver Grey varieties. I was originally drawn to the Dorking for its role in history and reputation as an excellent meat bird. I’ve settled on the SG purely for aesthetic reasons and I hope to now move forward with a breeding program...
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    Anyone else have midget whites?

    Just posting so I can follow this thread if it gets active again. I just ordered hatchings eggs and anticipate delivery late April. I've read that turkeys are less destructive than chickens. If that's the case I may try to move toward the MW for my meat needs.
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    Marans - SOP discussion thread

    Thanks. I am following that group as well.
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    Marans - SOP discussion thread

    Great information on this thread. Just marking in case it picks up again.
  10. PineTopFarm

    post your chicken coop pictures here!

    I'd like to see the finished coop once you have the roof on. If you don't post it here please pm me a picture of the finished project.
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    Rare chicken breeds desired for their meat qualities?

    I've read one of the threads on the Malines as I found them tempting. I'll look forward to your updates on them on this thread in the future.
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    Rare chicken breeds desired for their meat qualities?

    When I got started with DP meat birds I tried several different breeds for flavor and texture. Of the breeds I’ve tried (Australorp, Dark Cornish, Barnevelders, Ameracauna, easter egger, Barred Rock) the Dorking is my chosen breed. I find the Dorking to have a generous amount of breast meat and...
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    post your chicken coop pictures here!

    Wow, beautiful birds. What's the story behind them?
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    Farming and Homesteading Heritage Poultry

    Just posting to follow this discussion.
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    A Heritage of Perfection: Standard-bred Large Fowl

    Just posting so I can follow this thread.
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    California Greys???

    Is there a written standard for CGs? I'd support a club but even within a club it's hard to promote a breed if we aren't all breeding toward the same goal.
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    APA/ABA culture for Newcomers

    Posting so I can follow this thread.
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    post your chicken coop pictures here!

    Sounds like it has a dirt floor? I would encourage you to consider lining it with hardware cloth and adding 6-12 inches of litter, I use a combo of straw and pine shavings. Deep litter can be low maintenance if done right.
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    post your chicken coop pictures here!

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    California Greys???

    I considered the Barred Holland but from what I read they don't lay well. At least they can't compete with they Leghorn or CG. Since there isn't an SOP for the CG I'm going to play with them a little. I'm going to make sex links with my blue egg layers and I'm going to try to make a crele...
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