Chickens and ducks

[Capon Sup]

I'm considering getting a couple of duck to help clean a small pond. I'm also considering a few hens, and housing in a tractor. Seeking compatibility and suggestions.

 

[Capon Sup]

Maybe I got the introduction and posting mixed up. I found the site while I actually searching for info about capons. A huge concern among vegan activists, is the indiscriminate killing of male chicks, in the egg industry. The reason is because egg layer breeds take longer to reach dispatch weight. Caponization(if that's a word), offers greater growth potential as they mature. Also meat quality is improved. I'm considering supporting caponization as a viable alternative to the killing of the roosters. The cost may be prohibitive, but since the activists are hell bent on false posts to raise funds for their sanctuaries, it could be an option they may be interested in supporting.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

 

[DobieLover]

Welcome to BYC.

The fundamental problem with caponizing or raising layer breed cockerels for meat is that they have a much lower feed to meat conversion and the end result table product is very small compared to the Frankenchicken Cornish crosses.
Caponization would only add additional cost to a very, very low profit margin for a product few could afford.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. I'm not too crazy about the idea, myself. I think, if I were a rooster, I'd rather someone just chop my head off and get it over with.

 

[GodLovesU]

 

[Bsmac]

Welcome to BYC. I'm not too crazy about the idea, myself. I think, if I were a rooster, I'd rather someone just chop my head off and get it over with.

I agree!

 

[Bsmac]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!

 

[BoundlessLove]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!
There is a great Thread here for “raising meat birds” and a “Duck” forum.
What does your pond set up look like and would they be housed at night?
Are you also wanting to raise the ducks for meat or good layers?

 

[muddy75]