BREEDING FOR PRODUCTION...EGGS AND OR MEAT.

[hellbender]

Just like every part of life....where and how we live is a trade off.

 

[collie1470]

For sure. Heat would probably be less of an issue if the fiance and I hadn't both had heatstroke at one point or another. So, both of us are more susceptible to getting it again....and it's really not fun XD

 

[timbowsr]

Hi guys. I have been lurking on this thread for some time now while I read it from start to finish. Finished up today ... whew!!

I'm in SW Louisiana ... not far from you @JRNash . I am raising a small flock of Delawares, and will be replacing my old flock of rir, blue orp and black sexlink in the next couple of weeks ... right after my next butcher day. I do have a Delaware cock with my old flock now, but will not be using him due to split/lazy wing. I currently have 3 cockerels and 8 pullets to begin my breeding program with next year ... not a lot, but that's what facilities and budget allows. My Delawares have had no problems dealing with the humidity or heat here. They have done well without any misters, spray downs, dipping pools etc. ... and if I had to do that to keep them here then I would find another breed. My Delaware cock with my old flock has done well through our wet winters and heat as well.

My plans for the rest of the year in preparation for next year is to select the best two of the cockerels ( pretty much all ready decided and the extra cockerel will be butchered with my old flock ) for breeding purposes and then to split the pullets into two breeding families to compliment the faults of the cockerels. The pullets will reside in my main coop and will take a visit to the cockerels when I begin their breeding and then return to the main coop when breeding season is done. I hope to breed my flock to perform well for eggs and meat ( culls ), but will also be breeding for standards and type as well ... when I say I have Delawares, I want to have Delawares.

I don't have specifics on my goals yet, because I don't know how my flock will perform next year ... In other words, I haven't had them long enough yet to know where they are so that I can move them forward. I have a general idea of where I want to take them and will work towards that. In the meantime I am enjoying them and having a blast making plans and building up my facilities for next year.

BTW, I also raise New Zealand Red rabbits and am working on improving these as well.

I have also enjoyed reading and learning on this thread!

 

[JRNash]

Welcome timbower!

 

[hellbender]

Hi guys. I have been lurking on this thread for some time now while I read it from start to finish. Finished up today ... whew!!

I'm in SW Louisiana ... not far from you @JRNash . I am raising a small flock of Delawares, and will be replacing my old flock of rir, blue orp and black sexlink in the next couple of weeks ... right after my next butcher day. I do have a Delaware cock with my old flock now, but will not be using him due to split/lazy wing. I currently have 3 cockerels and 8 pullets to begin my breeding program with next year ... not a lot, but that's what facilities and budget allows. My Delawares have had no problems dealing with the humidity or heat here. They have done well without any misters, spray downs, dipping pools etc. ... and if I had to do that to keep them here then I would find another breed. My Delaware cock with my old flock has done well through our wet winters and heat as well.

My plans for the rest of the year in preparation for next year is to select the best two of the cockerels ( pretty much all ready decided and the extra cockerel will be butchered with my old flock ) for breeding purposes and then to split the pullets into two breeding families to compliment the faults of the cockerels. The pullets will reside in my main coop and will take a visit to the cockerels when I begin their breeding and then return to the main coop when breeding season is done. I hope to breed my flock to perform well for eggs and meat ( culls ), but will also be breeding for standards and type as well ... when I say I have Delawares, I want to have Delawares.

I don't have specifics on my goals yet, because I don't know how my flock will perform next year ... In other words, I haven't had them long enough yet to know where they are so that I can move them forward. I have a general idea of where I want to take them and will work towards that. In the meantime I am enjoying them and having a blast making plans and building up my facilities for next year.

BTW, I also raise New Zealand Red rabbits and am working on improving these as well.

I have also enjoyed reading and learning on this thread!

Seems like you have your hands full...in a good way! Also, me thinks you might have some information to share with the rest of us.

RON

 

[hellbender]

QUESTION: But first a short statement. We will on longer be in the beef business as of Aug. 30...(my birthday...send cash...it's the right size, right color and perfect styling).

Ok, seriously. We're no longer in the cattle business. We used Cydectin last year to worm every head and we have a small amount left in one of the containers. I'm considering using this product on my birds (first of a few that are more or less expendable). I'm wondering if anyone has used this product on birds (chickens) before and to what degree of success.

I have read lots about it on the web but would like to hear from some folks who have personal experience. Thanks for any information that might shed some light on this subject.

RON

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EDIT: Thanks to all who where lining up to give me the requested information. I don't even know why I made the request on this thread or any other on this forum. I did what I now realize I should have done in the first place...I called the Boehringer folks and after considerable false starts and stops, and several trips around Robin Hood's Barn, I finally was dumped of onto a very sweet young lady who went out of her way to give me the information in detail that she was NOT supposed to discuss...but I was able to ease her mind and frankly, "out--lawyer" her to the point that she succumbed to my charms....And...after a 15 minute period of speaking in conditional terms, she gave me a very good understanding of the product and it's benefits and drawbacks with a promise of sending me a packet of information out in the morning mail!

Seems I'll be able to use this 'stuff' on just about every living thing on the farm with the exception of very young critters.

 

[JRNash]

Ron,congrats on getting the info.lol I'm the worlds worst about going around the block to get information

 

[ronott1]

QUESTION: But first a short statement. We will on longer be in the beef business as of Aug. 30...(my birthday...send cash...it's the right size, right color and perfect styling).

Ok, seriously. We're no longer in the cattle business. We used Cydectin last year to worm every head and we have a small amount left in one of the containers. I'm considering using this product on my birds (first of a few that are more or less expendable). I'm wondering if anyone has used this product on birds (chickens) before and to what degree of success.

I have read lots about it on the web but would like to hear from some folks who have personal experience. Thanks for any information that might shed some light on this subject.

RON

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EDIT: Thanks to all who where lining up to give me the requested information. I don't even know why I made the request on this thread or any other on this forum. I did what I now realize I should have done in the first place...I called the Boehringer folks and after considerable false starts and stops, and several trips around Robin Hood's Barn, I finally was dumped of onto a very sweet young lady who went out of her way to give me the information in detail that she was NOT supposed to discuss...but I was able to ease her mind and frankly, "out--lawyer" her to the point that she succumbed to my charms....And...after a 15 minute period of speaking in conditional terms, she gave me a very good understanding of the product and it's benefits and drawbacks with a promise of sending me a packet of information out in the morning mail!

Seems I'll be able to use this 'stuff' on just about every living thing on the farm with the exception of very young critters.

That is great news!

 

[hellbender]

@doubleleft Based upon the way the young lady sounded, I'm old enoough to be her grand pappy plus...I didn't want to say or do anything to rock the boat, once I got it moving up-stream!

 

[JRNash]

Too funny.