CHF, just thinking out loud.

[rainplace]

amazing. please keep us updated.

 

[Dogfish]

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Looking for a bigger bird, also have the equipment rented for next weekend, not this weekend. I have processed a few along the way. Bird is still doing well. I don't expect to have to do this to every single bird, and will actually just cull any other weak birds immediately.

 

[Dogfish]

Much more alert and energetic today. I released him back into the meatie tractor. Comb and wattles have reddened up, but still not as bright as the others. Certainly wouldn't want to manage a flock of 100 that way.

 

[donrae]

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We had a bird that had the straw colored fluid when we butchered--no symptoms, it just came out when we made that first gut cut. Freaked my honey out, I'll tell you that! But the bird is fine to eat, at least, we haven't died yet lol. But keep in mind a state certified facility has to follow all sorts of stupid rules............

 

[Dogfish]

Actively feeding and drinking. Activity level on par with other birds (fighting it's way to the food).

 

[bigredfeather]

I never would have thunk it. Great job!

 

[rainplace]

Excellent.

Did you mark it some way so you can tell which one it is at processing day?

 

[Dogfish]

Had him marked with a zip tie. Looked as though he was taking another turn for the worse so I culled him today. For a bird that was a definite goner a few days back I was able to keep him up and running for a few more days. He had a small amount of fluid in him, so I think it was either lungs or heart that was finally his issue. No necrosis in the inner rib meat, comb was looking more cyonitic.

Overall, reasonable bird, weighed in at 7lbs dressed, meat and skin appeared normal after processing. He bled out fairly well. Tomorrow they are 10 weeks old.

I wasn't thinking that it would be a cure, but more of a stop gap if there were a number of birds taking a turn within a few days left before processing. Thankfully I pick up the processing equipment on Friday.

 

[Denninmi]

I wonder if there is an herbal way to manage some of the fluid? Some herbs are powerful diuretics. Celery is one of them. Dandelions, especially the root, nettles, and watermelon also.