BYC Café

[pennyJo1960]

That is what I said silly

 

[sourland]

Who in heavens name would cut a beak square glad
you found her

Most likely someone with caged production birds - sadly not an uncommon practice.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Did not know that Sour Thank you still learn daily

 

[FortCluck]

Most likely someone with caged production birds - sadly not an uncommon practice.

Yes. Mine were from the farm in a barn and they don't go outside, but they have a ton of room. Think they do it to prevent any birds getting injured and lose profit on it because it's feathers have been plucked.

 

[Ribh]

I hate beak cutting! So many nerve ending thingyies in there. It must make life so much more difficult for the bird.

 

[FortCluck]

I hate beak cutting! So many nerve ending thingyies in there. It must make life so much more difficult for the bird.

Dolly has a hard time getting bugs off the ground. The other one is fine.

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Out of a summer hatch, I thought I had 3 out of 5 that were pullets. Turns out I've got 4 out of 5 that are cockerels. Bad odds on that one! We decided these will be our first to be butchered. All DP crosses, so might let them grow a bit more. When do those of you that butcher, butcher your DP's?

 

[FortCluck]

Out of a summer hatch, I thought I had 3 out of 5 that were pullets. Turns out I've got 4 out of 5 that are cockerels. Bad odds on that one! We decided these will be our first to be butchered. All DP crosses, so might let them grow a bit more. When do those of you that butcher, butcher your DP's?

I'm doing mine at 16 weeks that's when @igorsMistress suggested to start looking at my chickens to see if they're big enough yet.

 

[Meg-in-MT]

I'm doing mine at 16 weeks that's when @igorsMistress suggested to start looking at my chickens to see if they're big enough yet.

Thanks, FC! How long do you rest yours? Do you skin or pluck?

 

[FortCluck]

Thanks, FC! How long do you rest yours? Do you skin or pluck?

I haven't even done it yet. I was told 2-5 days rested. Skinning is easier, but I'm going to try both ways. I'm getting a plucker.