- Aug 3, 2011
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Good morning all !
Call me Afi or Robb .
I've been lurking for a couple of months and have been using this site like a how-to manual.
I was brand new to poultry rearing last Spring but have did a great deal of research (print and internet) and jumped into it with both feet. I built a nice coop, which I'm very proud of and brought home three RI reds, three leghorns, three cornish X's, and two turkeys. I just slaughtered the meaties two weeks ago. The meat was so good that I decided that I'm sticking with this "past time" .. I have another dozen broilers coming in tomorrow !
There has been a learning curve. I lost two of my reds to them flipping an empty plastic food bowl on top of themselves.. The first time I thought it was a freak accident. The second time that it happened, I built a squared wooden feeder. I lost a leghorn to unknown causes. The two white turkeys I lost to dog attack when they were free ranging. I've since built a large enclosed turkey pen. I'm also researching how to prepare dog for Thanksgiving feast.
A little personal info.. My wife and I are both disabled vets. I work and she goes to school. The birds have been pretty therapeutic in the form of work and goal setting. It gives me a reason to get out of bed on the weekends. We have a boy together who will be a year old next month and look forward to getting him into the activity. I also have an 11 year old from my previous marriage. I just bought him a couple of fancy birds, a polish and a silkie that he is helping to raise. I don't think he is ready for the whole slaughter experience.
Though I certainly enjoy the meat and will enjoy the eggs, I must say that I enjoy working with the turkeys the most. They seem to have a little more personality. I hope that doesn't start a fight, like a dog person arguing with a cat person.
I enjoy the atmosphere on internet forums and know the etiquette pretty well. I'll more than likely be an active participant in discussions. It's a relief to see a forum devoid of political and religious tangents. My compliments to the moderators.!
Take care
Call me Afi or Robb .
I've been lurking for a couple of months and have been using this site like a how-to manual.
I was brand new to poultry rearing last Spring but have did a great deal of research (print and internet) and jumped into it with both feet. I built a nice coop, which I'm very proud of and brought home three RI reds, three leghorns, three cornish X's, and two turkeys. I just slaughtered the meaties two weeks ago. The meat was so good that I decided that I'm sticking with this "past time" .. I have another dozen broilers coming in tomorrow !
There has been a learning curve. I lost two of my reds to them flipping an empty plastic food bowl on top of themselves.. The first time I thought it was a freak accident. The second time that it happened, I built a squared wooden feeder. I lost a leghorn to unknown causes. The two white turkeys I lost to dog attack when they were free ranging. I've since built a large enclosed turkey pen. I'm also researching how to prepare dog for Thanksgiving feast.
A little personal info.. My wife and I are both disabled vets. I work and she goes to school. The birds have been pretty therapeutic in the form of work and goal setting. It gives me a reason to get out of bed on the weekends. We have a boy together who will be a year old next month and look forward to getting him into the activity. I also have an 11 year old from my previous marriage. I just bought him a couple of fancy birds, a polish and a silkie that he is helping to raise. I don't think he is ready for the whole slaughter experience.
Though I certainly enjoy the meat and will enjoy the eggs, I must say that I enjoy working with the turkeys the most. They seem to have a little more personality. I hope that doesn't start a fight, like a dog person arguing with a cat person.
I enjoy the atmosphere on internet forums and know the etiquette pretty well. I'll more than likely be an active participant in discussions. It's a relief to see a forum devoid of political and religious tangents. My compliments to the moderators.!
Take care
