"Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

[lakones]

Got my first egg!!

Awesome!!

 

[lakones]

So what is the "best" age to process Roos? Since I certainly have more than I need I'm probably going to put some in the freezer. A friend told me instead of plucking they just skin them out. Anyone here do that?

 

[LemonMeringue]

So what is the "best" age to process Roos? Since I certainly have more than I need I'm probably going to put some in the freezer. A friend told me instead of plucking they just skin them out. Anyone here do that?

Yes, I've skinned either sex. For me it's more about what is convenient at the time. If I don't want to set up the hot water pot I just skin them. But for me the time it takes the same amount of time either way.

 

[lakones]

Copula painted and ready to install, just need the time.

Saw this solar powered vent and thought it might be a possibility too.

 

[LemonMeringue]

When they really get to crowing good and often then their testes swell and put off now testosterone. I like to get them when they just get going with that stage which can be different depending on breed.

 

[lakones]

I read somewhere to integrate chicks in with the adult flock at 4 weeks old. It seems kind of young to me, but I'm no expert. When do you mix them in?

 

[LemonMeringue]

Copula painted and ready to install, just need the time.

Saw this solar powered vent and thought it might be a possibility too.

My husband wants a solar powered vent for summer. It will make it more comfortable in the barn.

 

[LemonMeringue]

I read somewhere to integrate chicks in with the adult flock at 4 weeks old. It seems kind of young to me, but I'm no expert. When do you mix them in?

That does seem quite young unless they have a broody mom and then she would protect them usually. I've had situations where I could at combine at more like 2-3 months. As long as there are monitored very closely the first 3 days. And there must be placed for the babes to go around and have a way out and not be cornered. Extra feed and possibly even extra water stations so the little ones aren't kept away from that. I just did a switcheroo last night in the greenhouse and removed a trio and swapped them out for an older, larger bantam trio. The oldest hen (nearly 4yrs) does not tolerate the babies getting closer to her and WILL peck them. But she isn't looking to attack them and they are learning quick. I added the extra feed pan in a place the adults are less likely to frequent. They are doing good today. But every situation is different and you just have to follow your gut and keep an eye on it. A couple of month ago I had one get cornered by a larger pullet with a teenager attitude and she pecked the back of the younger ones head bad enough that we had to bring her inside for a few days.

 

[PrimroseMom1]

I think 4 weeks is very young. I have been easing mine in by putting them in a temporary barrier in the chicken yard. They were at least 4 months before they were loose with the rear. I am going to try to upload a video that shows my head hen warning she would hurt them if mixed in at 3months.
Couldn't upload the video.

 

[LemonMeringue]

I couldn't upload videos last time I tried. But you can do a link if the video is posted somewhere else. Like YouTube or Instagram.