BYC Café

[FortCluck]

Well done on the "no tears" thing....you've got this! Butchering may be a taller order?

I'm not sure. I did have to off a duck not long ago and it didn't bother me. It had a defect that couldn't be fixed it had to do with spine issues and it started getting really bad. We buried it and no tears were shed. I'm a huge animal person, but I'd rather my family eat the chickens I raise than but it from the store.

 

[FortCluck]

Yeah, puppy kisses are the best right? And snuggles!

My puppy wakes me up every morning around 430 with kisses then lays down next to me. If I'm not in bed she runs around till she finds me.

 

[Building Bridges]

I'm not sure. I did have to off a duck not long ago and it didn't bother me. It had a defect that couldn't be fixed it had to do with spine issues and it started getting really bad. We buried it and no tears were shed. I'm a huge animal person, but I'd rather my family eat the chickens I raise than but it from the store.

I agree.

 

[DobieLover]

No, but I've seen a very mad hen My polish got attacked by a hawk and I wanted to check her for injuries. She tore my hand up, but I didn't let go until I knew she was okay.

None of my chickens have gone broody yet but when they do I won't need my incubator anymore

How many do you have and how old are they?
Last year I had three 14 mo old hens go broody, 2 multiple times. Then when the pullets started laying, 3 of them went broody... in early winter!!

 

[FortCluck]

How many do you have and how old are they?
Last year I had three 14 mo old hens go broody, 2 multiple times. Then when the pullets started laying, 3 of them went broody... in early winter!!

I have 10 pullets between the ages of 8 weeks and 10 months. I also have 2 RSL that are a year and a half.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Bacon, sausage and pepperoni .. Yes we cook entire package of bacon real crisp, cut to small bites. Sausage is next jimmy dean hot sausage (not very) I add red pepper flakes .. We are able to buy mini pepperoni now, as the sausage is done put the pepperoni in .. add back the cut bacon .. I use Pesto I made with mustard greens freeze it to keep using it as I need it ...
we buy bags of shredded Mozzarella each month we do shop at Costco

I'd eat that pizza through my phone screen if I could.

 

[DobieLover]

I have 10 pullets between the ages of 8 weeks and 10 months. I also have 2 RSL that are a year and a half.

Broody hatching is the best!

 

[ValerieJ]

@bruceha2000 My DH knows if I get a cow it will quickly become a pet, not a freezer filler. I've tried to explain the benefits of having fresh milk, but he's right, that would be a lot of milk for 2 peeps.

 

[FortCluck]

Broody hatching is the best!
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Yeah I can't wait until mine can hatch some because I have a spare coop they can use that I can lock everyone away from. First broody I see I'm sticking her in it with some eggs

Then they can hatch all my eggs for me and care for the chicks so I have zero Mama hen responsibilities and can enjoy the chicks more. Only thing I have to do is feed and water the hen which I do every day anyways. No worrying if the chicks are too cold or if I need to assist an egg!

 

[igorsMistress]

My puppy wakes me up every morning around 430 with kisses then lays down next to me. If I'm not in bed she runs around till she finds me.

I can't get out of bed without the little girl following me. She's my little white shadow.