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2 weeks down, 2 to go.

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It was difficult for us too, the first time we processed our extra roos. DH did the deed and we both plucked and cleaned. (I wear rubber gloves ) We have now gotten our routine down. We did a turkey the wknd before Easter and start to cleaned up was only 45 minutes. We have our nails on...

What you keep saying is that you really have no choice but to put them in there and just watch right? Just do it when the old ladies are outside. The chicks will explore and keep to themselves. the hens will come and go as usual and get to know them that way. You're just going to have to...

Quote: Yes, they are feathered out basically, except I didn't want to put them out there yet for fear of disturbing the broody. So now I will put my thinking cap on to think of how I can put them in the coop and keep them contained from the rest of the flock. I am running out of room...

She'll be fine. That's one of the nice things about using a broody. No worries... You and the chicks can come and go. Broody will be in "the zone". Those RIR's could be out in the coop now. They should be feathered out.

Hi Joy! How's that broody doing?

That's the bad part of living in "farming country". They can't imagine having pet chickens. Pets are ONLY supposed to be cats and dogs. Although my birds have a purpose, some of them are pets. Can't seem to get that through to the neighbor down the road whose dog keeps trying to get them...

Quote: Glad to hear it passed! I guess I never realized that you would have to get it reviewed annually once it passed the first time. Originally it was set so they would review it for one year, then grant approval at the end of that period if there were no complaints and I provided a fenced...

Believe me..., we are MORE than willing to share.

We're getting wet sloppy snow here... At least it's not cold.