Birds die for so many reasons, and this year we're all paranoid about it. If AI, she won't be the only one in a short time. Here the state lab said to see if she's the first of many, or another reason.
All the best,
Mary
Beautiful birds, and a very impressive project that's going well. Love it!
How are the NH temperaments, especially the roosters? And are you restricting feeding for them?
I just found this thread again, so glad I did.
Mary
I just read through this thread, and love what you are all doing. How are the NH cockerels doing in the temperament department? At least so far? I like the Freedom Ranger hatchery birds I've had, but haven't tried their NHs. And this year, very reluctantly raised Cornishx birds from TSC...