High Desert, California!!

[ellandeeranch]

I was just out at Odyssey Ranch on Saturday. I picked up 3 Silver Laced Wyandotte pullets and 1 Easter Egger pullet. All day old. I am soooooooooooo wanting the Blue Laced Red Wyandotte but Wayne said another 3 months probably. *sigh* He's going to have a great mix of birds out there really soon.

Yes, Wayne and Barbara are going to compete with the biggies out there, I hope. They sure have helped me learn a lot about chickens. Never too busy for advice.

 

[mbfarms]

Every time I've talked to him he's as patient and helpful as possible.

 

[kian]

They both are so great, and they don't laugh too hard when I sound like a know it all greenhorn!

 

[offleashk9]

Hello all! I'm in Hesperia Ca.

I had to kill one of my hens today. It is the first chicken I've ever killed, plucked and gutted. I feel horrible, but she was egg bound for a few days and I had to end her suffering. I realize now, I'm going to have to get used to doing this on occasion.

I only keep chickens for the eggs, but am thinking about getting some meat birds. Does anyone know of a local/mobile poultry processor I would be able to take the chickens to when they are of age? I stopped keeping snakes because I just couldn't kill the mice anymore, I really dont want to kill a bunch of meat birds.

 

[SoCal Dorkings]

Hello all! I'm in Hesperia Ca.

I had to kill one of my hens today. It is the first chicken I've ever killed, plucked and gutted. I feel horrible, but she was egg bound for a few days and I had to end her suffering. I realize now, I'm going to have to get used to doing this on occasion.

I only keep chickens for the eggs, but am thinking about getting some meat birds. Does anyone know of a local/mobile poultry processor I would be able to take the chickens to when they are of age? I stopped keeping snakes because I just couldn't kill the mice anymore, I really dont want to kill a bunch of meat birds.

The only one I know of at present is a place in Sylmar called Best Live Poultry. I hear it's $2.50 a chicken/rooster. I know someone who has used them who said they were quick, clean, did a good job. I don't mind so much the birds ending up on my plate, but I wouldn't want to be responsible for "hesitation marks" on the poor things if I was to try doing the deed myself.

 

[mbfarms]

Hello all! I'm in Hesperia Ca.

I had to kill one of my hens today. It is the first chicken I've ever killed, plucked and gutted. I feel horrible, but she was egg bound for a few days and I had to end her suffering. I realize now, I'm going to have to get used to doing this on occasion.

I only keep chickens for the eggs, but am thinking about getting some meat birds. Does anyone know of a local/mobile poultry processor I would be able to take the chickens to when they are of age? I stopped keeping snakes because I just couldn't kill the mice anymore, I really dont want to kill a bunch of meat birds.

This one is in Lancaster.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4610099937499&set=o.199333916779842&type=3&theater

Also, there is a guy here who processes his own and has started having 'processing parties' to help ppl learn to do it themselves. Maybe he'll chime in.

 

[SoCal Dorkings]

This one is in Lancaster.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4610099937499&set=o.199333916779842&type=3&theater

Also, there is a guy here who processes his own and has started having 'processing parties' to help ppl learn to do it themselves. Maybe he'll chime in.

Hi MBFarms,

The Facebook link isn't working for me, and I would love to know about the place in Lancaster...


Thanks!

 

[mbfarms]

I sent it to you in a pm, too, since I wasn't sure how well it would work here. HTH.

 

[SoCal Dorkings]

Thanks!

 

[Birdie Tango]

So glad to find this thread! Only about two years late. Hello everyone, we are in Lucerne Valley

I have a burning question. I would like to find or devise an automatic water dispenser that runs off the water line. I found a couple of ideas online but have some reservations. In this climate, I am concerned they would either serve up hot or frozen water a good share of the time.

Does anyone have a device that is tried and true?
Thanks.