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  1. JawaChicken

    CXs under wieght at almost 8 weeks

    Glad to know I'm not the only one. I have chosen to let all grow out for another week or 2. They are active and healthy might as well let them enjoy themselves a little longer. Thanks.
  2. JawaChicken

    What religion do you belong to?

    Humanist Atheist.
  3. JawaChicken

    Long time user, Shiny new member!

    Thank you all for such a warm welcome!
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    When is to old to Fry?

    When I get the older birds who seems tough, We do a salt water brine. Fully covered, for 12-24 hrs. Helps to tenderize and loosen muscle fibers a bit. Pat dry and you should be able to fry it.
  5. JawaChicken

    Anatomy Questions

    The first picture looks like a possible internal hernia. Never seen that on any of the birds I've cleaned. (I clean 30- 70 on the weekends at the local farm) Second picture, I believe, is part of the Endocrine system ( http://www.poultryhub.org/physiology/body-systems/endocrine-system/ ) Part...
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    Processing Day Support Group ~ HELP us through the Emotions PLEASE!

    My 6 year old Daughter actually names them days of the week and holidays. According to when she wants to eat them. I remember my first kill. Shaking hands and a pounding heart. And far to long to clean the bird. I got lucky and met the owner of the local small chicken farm, who was more than...
  7. JawaChicken

    CXs under wieght at almost 8 weeks

    I have 10 CXs (left) that I got from the local small farm I work at. Randomly picked out of their day old chicks. We processed their (of said batch) chickens at 6.5 weeks old and we got 3.5-4lb birds. Now, I am testing a new local organic feed for the farm on my batch, keeping track of growth...
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    Oregon

    On the edge of Springfield,
  9. JawaChicken

    Long time user, Shiny new member!

    Hello! I've been coming to this site for info and tips since I picked up my first 8 CXs last year. (Inspired by the local small chicken farm I volunteer/work/learn at). I am now in my second season of raising CXs. I have 10 CXs (started with 12) and 4 Black Australorps who are between 1 and 4...
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