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[The BlanchRanch]

I was wondering the same.

 

[scandiafowl]

I have wondered about that. Old hens are tough. I was wondering if anyone had tried canning them and how it turned out. Or what else to do with them

I just figured anything stewed/braised long enough will not be so tough.

 

[Minniechickmama]

If you really want them more tender, then pressure cook them at the least. I find that crock pot chickens come out dry, and I hate dry chicken.

 

[scandiafowl]

Good morning everyone!

 

[jdk77]

I thought I was the only one crazy enough to be up this early. Lol. Just got to work. Ugh. Hoping today goes fast.

 

[The BlanchRanch]

Good Morning all.

 

[lalaland]

morning, everyone

staying home sick today, alas I am really sick, so all those thoughts of what I could accomplish today fled once I actually stood up.

2 quails stayed in the pen last night....rustling in the trees behind them. we will see if they are fine or if they met their maker. And I had to leave the coop unlocked because if you lock the coop, you leave the run open.


There is some rebellion in the flock. A hen is kicking the tarnation out of another. I think Ralphie's rooster will have his job cut out for him, getting these girls in line.

 

[scandiafowl]

I thought I was the only one crazy enough to be up this early. Lol. Just got to work. Ugh. Hoping today goes fast.

Nah, just some of us are chattier than others.

 

[scandiafowl]

morning, everyone   

staying home sick today, alas I am really sick, so all those thoughts of what I could accomplish today fled once I actually stood up.  

2 quails stayed in the pen last night....rustling in the trees behind them.  we will see if they are fine or if they met their maker.  And I had to leave the  coop unlocked because if you lock the coop, you leave the run open.


There is some rebellion in the flock.  A hen is kicking the tarnation out of another. I think Ralphie's rooster will have his job cut out for him, getting these girls in line.

That would make me crazy, knowing some of my birds were outside. Do they not go in the coop at night?

 

[KlopKlop]

Morning all! A few things for morning coffee today...

1) sad news barn kitten didn't make it. I am not totally surprised being the sole kitten of the litter to a young mother. I am going to stop putting out food for mama cat now. She can work on the mouse population

2) I think I surprised a hen into laying an egg this morning. I was checking in on my new Cornish this morning to make sure they are integrating and they were hiding under the roost/poop board. I peeked under and one of my rainbow hens was right there. We met face to face and she sqwaked in surprise. Next thing I know there is an egg on the floor. It was very thin shelled and cracked when it touched down, just barely strong enough for me to pick it up and carry it outside to dispose of. I didn't realize that was a real thing, scaring an egg out of them

2a) the Cornish are doing well @Minniechickmama! Two were even on the high roost tonight (dark ones) they have yet to leave the coop but they will get there

3) I picked 27 eggs yesterday which is an all time high for us. That is technically only 46.5% efficiency but not everyone is laying age yet, most are just on the cusp. And a few are molting.

4) rode my motorcycle the 10 miles to work at 39 degrees which is a new low temp for me. Do you ride cold weather @The BlanchRanch ?