DIY Thread - Let's see your "Inventions".

[cabinchicky]

I do hangit usually but temps. here made me move it onto font heater.it froze up few days back.

 

[Aphrael]

or you could use duct tape

Duct tape... It's what holds the world together.

 

[Beekissed]

I do hangit usually but temps. here made me move it onto font heater.it froze up few days back.

When it is hanging they don't roost on it because the chain or rope it hangs from is in the way? If so, just keep the rope or chain in place and pretend it is still hanging, even if it is sitting on the heater base. That way, the rope still keeps them from roosting on that point.

Duct tape... It's what holds the world together.

I LOVE duct tape! Use it for everything that I don't use zip ties for. Going to use it tonight to truss chicken's legs together for processing in the morning. It's easy to apply, is strong and it doesn't cut into their legs like rope or zip ties would.

 

[cabinchicky]

I may b able to keep the chain on but may end up needing more conduit to cover my heater cord. only have roof joists every two ft. and I will have to drag the ladder to and froto do it. I love duct tape too but didn't want a mess if they peck it.

 

[perchie.girl]

BEE can you share your Killing Cones.... for processing... I have personal issues with your pre-processing practice that I wont discuss on forum.... I do like your re-purposing of plastic jugs.

deb

 

[Beekissed]

Sure can!

 

[aart]

When it is hanging they don't roost on it because the chain or rope it hangs from is in the way? If so, just keep the rope or chain in place and pretend it is still hanging, even if it is sitting on the heater base. That way, the rope still keeps them from roosting on that point. That's a good idea!


I LOVE duct tape! Use it for everything that I don't use zip ties for. Going to use it tonight to truss chicken's legs together for processing in the morning. It's easy to apply, is strong and it doesn't cut into their legs like rope or zip ties would. You tape the chicken legs up 12 hours before killing them??? That sounds kind of cruel.

 

[Beekissed]

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Not at all. It doesn't cut off their circulation or cause any discomfort other than being somewhat immobilized in their walking. They can still move their legs, though it has to be done together instead of separately and they get to nestle into deep bedding all night, just as if they were sleeping in a nest box. No different than when a baby has to wear a bar between his shoes to straighten his feet when he's in bed at night or a chick has to wear tapes to correct spraddle leg. The chicken has full mobility of the legs except they cannot walk or run...they can sure hop and stand up, though.

Here's a bird standing in a wheel barrow...with his legs taped together. He might be annoyed but he sure isn't suffering. But, opinions vary and what some call cruelty, I do not and what others call love, I call cruelty...so never the twain shall meet.

 

[aart]

Not at all. It doesn't cut off their circulation or cause any discomfort other than being somewhat immobilized in their walking. They can still move their legs, though it has to be done together instead of separately and they get to nestle into deep bedding all night, just as if they were sleeping in a nest box. No different than when a baby has to wear a bar between his shoes to straighten his feet when he's in bed at night or a chick has to wear tapes to correct spraddle leg. The chicken has full mobility of the legs except they cannot walk or run...they can sure hop and stand up, though.

Here's a bird standing in a wheel barrow...with his legs taped together. He might be annoyed but he sure isn't suffering. But, opinions vary and what some call cruelty, I do not and what others call love, I call cruelty...so never the twain shall meet.

Can you post a pic of the legs themselves?
What is the purpose of this technique?

 

[Beekissed]

Really? You want pics of legs taped together?

It's pretty self explanatory and shouldn't need a pic. The purpose is so that one is not chasing down a frantic bird prior to killing them, causing undue stress on the bird and adrenaline in the meat. It makes a tough job easier..both on the bird and on the one doing the processing. They get to stay with the flock and won't feel the stress of being separated and they are easy to collect in the morning after resting quietly in the night.

Farmers have been doing it this way for thousands of years..nothing new. Well..except the duct tape.