foster care chickens??

[seminolewind]

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OMG!? HOW COULD U EAT SUCH A GORGEOUS HUGE BIRD?! I THINK ITS WORSE THEN BUTCHERING A CHICKEN OR DUCK AND EATING IT!!! I have a neighbor who Im sure would take it they already own a female.

Well, I guess if it flogged me, it wouldn't be that hard

 

[perfectly_polish]

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OMG!? HOW COULD U EAT SUCH A GORGEOUS HUGE BIRD?! I THINK ITS WORSE THEN BUTCHERING A CHICKEN OR DUCK AND EATING IT!!! I have a neighbor who Im sure would take it they already own a female.

Well, I guess if it flogged me, it wouldn't be that hard

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Yeah how could you eat an emu?! I mean it's huge, how would you process the thing. You'd have to have a really big stump and sharp hatchet. Where's there's a will there's a way

 

[redhen]

LOL..how do you eat it?....piece by piece!!..

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[perfectly_polish]

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Easy. Season it with a little salt, and pepper. Maybe marinade it in some Worcestershire sauce and olive oil over night. Then pop it on the grill. I bet smoked emu would be good too.

 

[RockyToggRanch]

Well the emu has been placed with someone who raises them I hear it kicked him and drew blood when he was catching it. Not a cuddly pet.

They still have 7 roosters, 3 hens and about 10 bantys.
They're sending me pictures. One of the roosters has no feet. It hops around on stubs. (frostbite) It was living in a dog crate in the kitchen.

She asked me if I could catch them myself or if I'd need them to do it.

What should I look for when I see these poor creatures? I don't want to do anything that may be bad for my exsisting animals.

There's also still a potbellied pig that's homeless. 14yr old male.

They removed about 70 of the 100+ cats from the house.

Damn it! I'm gonna go build a temporary pen for more chickens.

 

[hooligan]

Contact Farm Sanctuary, they may be able to take in some of the other animals. They are in Watkins Glen but I am sure transport could be arranged.
I wish I could take that roo, but I am sure he will be great company for you

 

[RockyToggRanch]

Do you think it would be "okay" to keep a rooster with no feet? I guess it will depend on the breed. (the spca lady had no idea, she actually said" 7 roosters and 3 regular chickens") I mean maybe some are better off ummm..you know.

 

[hooligan]

As long as his 'stubs' are in good condition with no pain, I don't see why not, after all he must have a BIG will to live if he's gone on this long. I personally would keep him as an inside bird so he could have blankets or carpeting to ease any soreness.
If he is in pain you could give him Carboprofen (Rimadyl generic) for any aches.

 

[crittermom]

Wow, you rock! I would take in as many critters as you can, I've recently had an issue with a seriously injuried deer and her fawn and against all odds, the deer survived(she was in my yard for weeks) and walked away. I admire you and your desire to help and I say 'go for it'. The rooster on stubs, take him. people seem to forget that animals have as great if not greater will to survive, and if this boy is walking on stumps, more power to him, and you. Never change, we need people like you in this sad world. Major Props to you!

P.S. not everything and everyone fits into a menu, sometimes animals are more than meat.

 

[RockyToggRanch]

I'm going to try to post pictures of some of the chickens. I'm going over there this week to bring some home. Can anyone tell from the pictures if they look healthy and what breeds they are? From what I've been told there are "10 roosters and 3 REGULAR chickens and 10 bantys."

There is still apot bellied pig that needs a home. And 100 cats.
Cindy