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Quote: X2 - And isn't that the best way to consume animal products (if you can), with integrity and by understanding that when you eat animal flesh, you are eating an individual and to know that you gave that animal the best life you could, and knowing that it did not have to be stressed...

Quote: X2 Bee! I have so many breeds that have performed magnificently for me for up to 5, 6 yrs - and a few great hens even beyond! I have some Polish that are still laying very well in their 4th year, 2 of my 6 yr old Polish just slowed down this year, I am waiting to see if they pick up...

I have wild "game type" hens that I use for hatching. They are the best broodies and mothers. They seem to have some ameraucana in them, a lot of game, they run wild in our area, (see feral chickens) and I found some chicks a while back and kept them, and boy are they the best broodies and...

My chickens hated alfalfa pellets! Sorry I can be of no more help on the subject.

Quote: Oh, man - you caught me out! That's exactly what I was thinking! I've thought of doing it myself, but I haven't got the requisite army. (Budget cuts . . . )

Quote: X3 - And guess what? I'm a real life actual sociologist, so I would know! LOL And I'm a real life actual Prof. of Critical Theory, so I'm just gonna bide my time till you publish an article on this in The Sociological Review. Nah...I'm too old to go onto my PhD, I need to get into...

Quote: I find that specific point pretty hard to disagree with. That's part of what makes it fun. X2 X3 - And guess what? I'm a real life actual sociologist, so I would know! LOL

Quote: Some I have talked to have found this to be difficult or problematic for them. I have (and recommend) a super sharp hatchet with a bit of weight behind it and a sturdy log with 2 nials to set the chickens head in so it can be stretched out. Its super quick, and the head is off cleanly.

Quote: Im with you Beekissed, sometimes the ladies get old and dried up looking but still can be productive. Can't always judge by the external. I have also had luck by dropping food coloring in a hens vent. Marks the eggs when they lay them.

Okay - Here goes...and I'm sorry if I come across as a bit curt, but I gotta say it: If you don't want to end up every week on the "Pest and Predators" message board, do yourself and your birds a favor and come up with some secure housing, especially for at night when most predators are active...