BREEDING FOR PRODUCTION...EGGS AND OR MEAT.

[hellbender]

Probably and it takes a lot of them to become toxic.

Turkeys are bigger so it would take a lot more to hurt them.

Yep, and coons eat them by the gallon as do bear.

 

[JRNash]

At the expense of showing my ignorance. What EXACTLY is a trap nest.?

 

[JRNash]

All the discussions on breeding has convinced me to order the APA standard. My goals fall more in line with a utility bird,form follows function. That being said I believe it's important to know the breed characteristics, the Standard,if you will in order to build your barn.lol

 

[JRNash]

Knowing where you've been is just as important as knowing where your going

 

[hellbender]

Knowing where you've been is just as important as knowing where your going

This is true but knowing where you are is also important.

 

[JRNash]

Yea you're right Hellbender

 

[neopolitancrazy]

At the expense of showing my ignorance. What EXACTLY is a trap nest.?

A trap nest traps the hen inside (so you know exactly who laid that particular egg. )
Angela

 

[JRNash]

Thought it must be something along those lines.Thank you.

 

[JRNash]

I can see where that might be needed. Before hurricane Ike. I had approx. 35 chickens consisting of 4 different breeds of white egg layers.I spent so much time with my birds when I wasn't at work that knew which hen did what. They all had different preferences and habits. Sadly hurricane Ike saw fit to relieve me of my birds (shop and part of my house.) I never had the need of a trap nest. I knew my birds. Is this strange sounding?

 

[JRNash]

My focus this time around will be on sustainable meat strains. Having said that, AFTER I get the APA standard my OCD will probably drive me nuts if the birds deviate from the guidelines too much. With this all ready in mind Ive already been researching reputable show breeders that have SOP birds.lol