Howdy all! I'm looking for information on the rules/regulations/requirements to process and sell meat in Texas. I know of the exemption allowed to small producers that harvest under 10k birds/year, which we would fall under. I'm just not sure exactly how to go about it and what all is required...
These two came in a mixed order I received in early March. I ordered Cucoo Marans, Polish, EE, Jersey Giants and Salmon Faverolles. I received 2 extra birds in that shipment but haven't been able to identify these 2. (The quantities of the breeds I ordered were accurate.)
Here's the first...
For those who use it...
How far above the ground does this fencing sit?
Also, does it ground out on the grass like traditional electric fencing?
We really like the idea of using this product for our chicken pastures since we already run standard electric fencing for our other animals, but...
Howdy Melly!! We're not too far from you, about 25 minutes west on 1375 & 149!! I stay home with our 10mo son who I plan on homeschooling when the time comes. Would love to get together with you on what you use for that since I'm still researching it. ;) Anywho, we will be over 100 birds in May...
In the sense that there were some who couldn't fathom owning chickens and not butchering them, I see/feel/think the exact opposite. I couldn't imagine owning any livestock and that animal not serving any purpose but companionship. The pet-only theory just baffles my mind. Even our dogs serve a...
are these backyard or heritage meaties y'all are feeding out? or are they commercial? We just took in 10 commercial broilers last night, I'd guess about 2-3 weeks old?? and I'd like to finish them out on grass & organic feeds. I'm just not certain how it will play out with these as this is our...
thanks y'all!! it's been a pretty exciting day here, as we just hatched our first chick from the incubator!! BYC has been a HUGE help too, as we've only ever had natural hatchings previously
Howdy!
We're a small family farm on the cusp of the Brazos Valley in southeast Texas. We are in the process of turning our hobby of keeping chickens for family use into a full fledged business that provides pastured eggs and meat to local customers. We raise Brahmas, barred and buff Plymouth...