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  1. The chicken nurd

    How much do you sell you poultry’s meat and eggs

    How much do you sell you poultry’s meat and eggs?
  2. Gearhead846

    When do you butcher your chickens?

    Hello everyone, I am trying to find out when is the best time to butcher my chickens for the best meat, and most flavorful bird all together. TIA
  3. Anime2lover

    What do you guys do with your meat rabbit furs?

    I am making a pillow, and my sister is making a purse with hers. What are some other things you can make with meat rabbit furs??
  4. Tadler

    Chickens eating meat, ok to compost litter?

    We are getting dual purpose chickens in May and I am trying to find a good balanced diet for them - both bagged and/or homegrown. I've seen many threads stating how useful and/or good raw meat is for chickens (whether it's the frog they hunt vs. leftovers of the rabbit you just processed). I've...
  5. piggyinthepink

    Best incubators as of 2022 ?

    Looking for a quality QUIET(no humming or ticking) incubator that can hold at least 20 eggs. Any suggestions?
  6. Lerdawerd

    Can you eat meat from a duck with an infected phallus?

    Hello, I have a pekin Duck who has struggled with a prolapsed phallus for a few months. He had the gangrene part snipped off and was treated with antibiotics. He seemed much better, though it would pop out it would go back in eventually. Now after a few months, it has gotten infected and is...
    • Lerdawerd
    • Thread
    • ducks infection meat phallus
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Ducks
  7. LizzzyJo

    I need ADVICE! I just ordered my first MEAT BIRDS! And I have no one in my life to share in the excitement :/

    I have butchered many an angry roo in my time, but I have never taken the plunge into the meat bird world. I just ordered 15 cornish cross. Arriving in 2 weeks. Most of my friends and family would consider me to be a terrible, soulless witch to be doing this, so I have no one to chat with about...
  8. davidmpenning

    Adding Naked Neck (Turkens) into Breeding Program

    Has anyone tried (or thought about) adding some Turkeys/Naked Neck gene into their sustainable meat program? From what I’ve read, the NN gene carries so many benefits - easier plucking, more meat production (especially in the breast), more resistant to diseases, great mothers, good taste...
  9. Fordfunnyfarm

    Meat Bird Pricing

    Hi! I am looking to get a feel to what others are charging for a fully dressed bird? As well as what you charge per pound if you break down the birds and package based on cuts. I currently charge $4.99/pound for a whole bird, but I am looking at expanding my market reach with offering...
    • Fordfunnyfarm
    • Thread
    • business heritage meat birds meat meatbirds price comparison self sufficient
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Meat Birds ETC
  10. MakenhaCheeseman

    South Dakota poultry laws - selling meat?

    Does anyone happen to know the law(s) in south dakota when it comes to butchering and selling poultry meat? From what i found you need a license to sell the meat in grocery stores, farmers market, etc.., but if i were to just sell it out of my home/take it to the customers house and sell it...
  11. Ari_m

    Wyandottes - Meat experience + Bresse or Delaware cross??

    I’d love to hear anyone’s experiences with good quality(not hatchery) Wyandottes- and hybrids as well! Photos, growth rates, average finishing age & weights, are all greatly appreciated as well. I live in a neighborhood and have gotten along well with my sweet Delaware rooster who only ever...
  12. A

    CRX help- slow down but still keep healthy?

    This is our first time raising cornish cross. They are currently 8 weeks (today actually) and we have given a controlled amount of feed and pulled feed at night for their entire lives. They are absolutely at slaughter weight and a few are starting to have issues walking. I could not get into...
    • apohl498
    • Thread
    • cornish cross growth meat meat bird slaughter age
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Meat Birds ETC
  13. TheAlrightyGina

    Questions about raising waterfowl for processing/eggs

    So I've tried to find the answer to this question independently, but I can't find a straight answer. If you want to raise waterfowl for both eggs and meat, and don't really have the space to separate the ones you're keeping for each purpose, are you gonna have a bad time come processing day? I...
  14. T

    Lethargic Cornish meat birds. Purple comb, dying.

    Hello! I have lost 4 Cornish cross in the last 3 days. They are 5 weeks old, outside in tractor. Water, move and feed every day. 24/7 food. In Michigan where temps are fluctuating right now. Removed heat a weeks ago. found two dead 3 days ago, another the following day and another this morning...
  15. ChiknforME

    Bulk feed in central KY

    Looking for suggestions on bulk feed for CX. Would prefer yo get from feed mill. Or if you have a good recipe. Going to have 70 birds.
  16. T

    Breed RIR with ?

    I met an older woman at the feed store and she spent an hour telling me all the things I should ever need to know about homesteading. She said to breed a RIR with another bird to create the best meat birds, but after an hour of talking with her I completely forgot what breed she suggested. 😕...
  17. Wild-Turkey

    Processing Turkeys - Questions and Ranting??

    Hello, We plan to process three jakes tomorrow. They are all heritage. We have to buy a hatchet, a bucket, and some ice. This is my first time and we do not have most of the supplies yet, we can’t afford a plucker or the supplies to make a scalding tank. We plan to stick their heads through a...
  18. LizzzyJo

    Any sustainable homesteading friends out there? What skill should I learn next?!

    For the past 4 years, I have been on a journey of minimal-waste, sustainable homesteading (zero-waste is not an achievable goal for me). I have been reading constantly and immersing myself in youtube zero-waste and homesteading communities. I've learned to can, sew, use much less plastic, knit...
  19. Wild-Turkey

    Most Underrated Poultry Breed, Variety, or Species In Your Opinion?

    Hello, this can include waterfowl, galliformes, or if you really want, parrots, parakeets, softbills, or other birds of your choice, for absolutely any reason. Hey, go ahead and stick a mammal or plant in there if you’d like! This is completely for fun so go wild! If anybody’s curious, I think...
  20. hoggja

    Lavendar Cuckoo Cockerel

    Free cockerel for meat or pet. Lavendar cuckoo. Dundas ontario. Will deliver locally. Please contact if interested.
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