"How it's Made" hatchery chicks

[MayberrySaint]

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Now that's funny...

 

[DoctorGoose]

I hate to ask this, but does anybody know what happens to the "extra" chicks at the hatchery--like the ones where someone cancels an order while the chicks are about to pip?

 

[silkiechicken]

I'm pretty sure all the chicks hatch out, and all the extras are euthanized if not moved in as breeders.

 

[theOEGBman]

Don, you and I are kindred spirits, I can tell. You may be interested in a new group I,ve started, too. It's called SNONN, which stands for
"Say NO to Naked Necks."

I hate that group! I remember when that group was exposed in Chat,lol.

I hate to ask this, but does anybody know what happens to the "extra" chicks at the hatchery--like the ones where someone cancels an order while the chicks are about to pip?

From what I've seen, they dump them in the trash and let them suffocate. The ones that are about to pip, the same thing. Any late hatchers are trash. Its a cruel world out there. Now Im not 100% positive on this, but that's what I've seen and heard.​

 

[Davaroo]

Yeah the chickens world is a savage place.

SNONN!

 

[Davaroo]

didn't expect anyone to jump down your throat elderoo. You always offer a balanced and well worded commentary. Hope to see more of you here.
Why, thank you.

 

[GoodEgg]

I appreciate the list of the "types" too. It's kind of interesting.

I know I got into this venture for more of utility reasons. I figured a few chickens would probably lay enough eggs most of the year for my family, and save me a few dollars. My boss asked me to order more and sell the eggs through our store, and since the minimum most places is 25 chicks, I did. (Though now I'm not so sure the economics of it will turn a profit!)

When they arrived, they were just too cute. They started acting cute too, jumping on my arm and walking up like my parrots used to do. I'm a sucker for cute, sweet little things and babies in general, so they definitely became "pets" then. And several were in distress and needed such intense care ... I had so many going downhill and getting better so quickly, that I felt I HAD to do my best for them, because I cared, and because I was afraid I'd lose half the order if I didn't, and $40-something worth of chickens was more than I could afford to throw away.

They've grown now, and gotten chicken-y. Now I think it's just cool to watch them doing chicken things. And I love the "type" of a few of my birds, although I'm sure from an expert view they probably aren't great quality by any means. If Jap Bantams weren't so hard to breed (and pretty much useless for above utility reasons!) I think I'd have to venture into that ... but as it is I don't have the resources so I'll have to just enjoy my little roo and hope nothing eats him.

So in the space of a few months I've belonged to all three groups. I think I'll probably end up settling mostly in the "hobby" group. But ... one little bantam that likes to jump on me and be petted will probably remain a pet. And I do intend to order a batch next year for meat birds and NOT let my daughter name them! I'm not going to allow her to do ANYthing that will let her distinguish one from another ... I don't want 25 or 50 aging meat birds gobbling up tons of feed. I don't want her to get her feelings hurt, but I grew up on a farm and the chickens and rabbits were dinner.

I still don't like some of the hatchery practices though, and never will. I was a little afraid after I posted that topic that maybe I shouldn't have and something negative would break out on the board, but I've really enjoyed everyone's discussion on this thread.

trish

 

[Davaroo]

Truth is, most people fall into the median group, which is why it's normally so large in any statistical study.

The hard core goggle-eyed types are usually on the fringe and easy to spot. You know the ones. They have a little tick of some kind, wave their arms around wildly and tend to respond to their own questions.
Normally almost militant when their pet concern comes up, they can literally make you feel bad for their fervor. I shouldn't wonder if one of those guys who was treesitting in California recently wasn't in this group.

I gotta admit to laughing at the folks who call their chickens "babies," swoon over a few hatchlings and wring thier hands in distress if they think one of their birds passed a little gas. Oh, and don't get me started on chicken diapers!

I am most decidedly in the "chickens are livestock" group, and to me they are just a hobby. So I have one foot in each of those.

But to each his own. I expect everyone to accept me as I am, and I in turn accept everyone, even if I shake my head from time to time...

 

[silkiechicken]

Haha, maybe I am a bit of no 1 then! I have diapered some of my chickens to take them on trips.... but then again... I have also eaten some of thoes... So maybe I a m a sadistic mix of all three...

 

[PurpleChicken]

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