My chickens kill mice and moles, but not sure if they eat any of them. They do have voracious appetites, so it wouldnt surprise me, sounds nasty though.
I have 15 6 month old laying hens. Three varieties, I need to sell them. Moving out of state. Live in the Fairfield IL area. Asking $10 a piece. Thank you for sharing.
They just seem so small at 8 weeks. Mine are now 4 months, and they still seem small. Maybe I am expecting too much. My grandma butchered chickens every year and they seemed much bigger. Maybe because I was smaller.
Maybe you should find someone else to do it for you. My husband and I are facing the same dilemma, but I really think that I will be able to do it when the time comes. I pray alot for forgiveness when I clean any fish or animal. I know its silly, but I feel alot better about it after wards.
If there is anyone in the Southern Illinois area who would like to have a few 4 mo old pullets or cockerals please let me know. 21 chickens is a little too many to manage for us. 4 barred roos especially need new homes. :)
Thank you everyone, I found some Aspen shavings at Wal-Mart for now. I put it in the boxes and sprinkled choc mint leaves in. So far they really enjoy it.