You might look into toe punching-- I find zip ties all over. I only use zip ties for temporary marking. THere is a code that goes with toe punching as each foot has two spaces to punch.
I butchered a couple cornishx at well over the normal age, and I was shocked to see the innards stuffed with fat---barely enough room for the organs. I do have 2 laying now-- guess they are not too fat.
A question for everyone---
What is the laying season for the BUckeyes you have . . . meaning when do the hens start laying and when does she quit and molt? I'm particularly interestest in extending the laying season without artifical lighing.
Goose girl-- when you want to be sure you are getting good birds, skip the hatcheries and go to the breeders. I know of a couple breeders that have been recommended to me; and I"msure others can recommend breeders too.
2 nice lf buckeyes. I was disapointed that he is quitting buckeyes. HE has done so well with them-- we had a lovely conversation and I understand. gezz I would have bought those 2 birds myself or the woman next to me waiting for him to show up.
I really would have liked to meet Don--that would have added to the long talk I had with Walt Leonard who took the time, graciously, to teach me a few things.
Ok, NEXT year, we all need to wear a designated colored hat!!
THank you for the egg, it made it home safely. Iit is in my cool...
I was under the impression that the weighs are an average so to speak, with 20% up or down as acceptable. Is this not applicable to the buckeyes too?
My 12000 post! whoot!