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They are great. I have to say that I am much less likely to ever keep a mean rooster now. At first I thought all roosters were that way and I would have to get used to it to get fertile eggs. Not now, I know better. [/quote Do you have a suggestion of where to find hrir?- bbdal
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
So, the possible impaction and crusty bottom wouldn't bother you? He was 8.5 months old by the way. Thanks!- bbdal
- Post #21,851
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
Hi everyone! My husband has now processed chickens twice- one earlier this week and two today. He had one today who had a full crop, gizzard, and intestines and also a crusty butt. The rooster had been penned and withheld food but got loose this morning. He wasn't out long enough to get that...- bbdal
- Post #21,839
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
Is anyone here in Alabama? I have a hard time finding reasonably priced grains that are non-gmo and chemcal free and was wondering if anyone knows of somewhere maybe just in Southeast where I can find such. Thanks!- bbdal
- Post #21,199
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
Sorry...wrong thread. But feel free to educate me still. Thanks!- bbdal
- Post #20,959
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
Can someone educate me on the risks (i.e. salmonella) of raw eggs like in mayo? Thanks!- bbdal
- Post #20,958
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
Since a couple of our chickens "possibly" have favus or fowlpox, how does that affect eggs and meat? Should I be concerned about eggs and meat also if I forego natural treatment and use conventional treatment? Thanks!- bbdal
- Post #20,700
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
They all act fine. The broody is close to hatching her eggs so her comb is pale like our other hens have been at end of 21 days. I googled this and fowl pox popped up. Most of the pics look way worse than mine but could this be the beginning? It doesn't seem like fowl pox causes long term...- bbdal
- Post #20,661
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
2nd pic didn't post or maybe I didn't upload it...- bbdal
- Post #20,658
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
Here she is... This is a pic of a rooster that has a "dirty-ish" comb. I have not paid much attention to the roosters' since we don't really get close and since theirs is not noticeable but hubby informed me he has seen it on a couple of them. They are not nearly as close to the broody's...- bbdal
- Post #20,657
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
We have one broody hen that has dirty looking, dark spots on her comb. Could she just be dirty or is this something to worry about?- bbdal
- Post #20,655
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
aoxa, didn't you brine yours or at least let them rest? I think I understood they should rest in a cooler of ice for 2 days. Is that when you add other ingredients than just ice water for them to bring in?- bbdal
- Post #20,356
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
Leah's Mom, can you message me the link? It is not showing up in your post. Thanks! Edited to say it is now showing up. Thanks again!- bbdal
- Post #20,354
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
We will be processing our first chickens this weekend. Anyone have a synopsis on process and recipe for brining? Thanks!- bbdal
- Post #20,337
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
Aoxa, My 2 yr old daughter just had to show this pic to my husband and said "Dada, I want one of these chickens. It's my favorite!" Lol!- bbdal
- Post #20,086
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
Thanks! We were told by the lady we bought them from that they are RIR but since we have two or three different looks out of the 8 we have, I am certain they have been crossed somewhere and may have started as production reds. Thanks again!- bbdal
- Post #19,653
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
RIR and two mixed birds that were supposed to be RIR- bbdal
- Post #19,646
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
Hi everyone! Our hens are laying (they are 7 months old) and seem fine but their combs are all laying over droopy. The combs are red and they free range but know where their water is. Any advice? Thanks!- bbdal
- Post #19,641
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
We already removed the chairs and even vacuumed the grass with a shop vac, which I am sure was quite a sight if anyone saw us.- bbdal
- Post #17,980
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
I must add that this was pretty certainly a one time thing. The chairs are located where the chickens just started venturing to.- bbdal
- Post #17,969
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