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[Hollowoakfarm]

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No, because they are only concerned with Their licenses, not other departments. It doesn't mean you don't have responsibilities to the other departments.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Myriah, our other doe, had her kids today too...meet Nana (requested by my Nana to be named after her) and Luke (who will be wethered as a companion to Moscato)

Oh my gosh how precious... I am so jealous!! I love animals so much. Congrats !!!!

 

[Hollowoakfarm]

I'm having trouble with the terminology used on here. I've figured out some of the forum/chicken people colloquial phrases, but not by any means all. When you say you've got eggs in "lockdown", what exactly do you mean?

 

[NewHomesteader2010]

GOOD Wet Friday Morning everyone!!

Congratulations on the hatches and babies being born!! I am getting to like goats more and more as I see these adorable pictures!! Maybe I'll keep my fingers crossed that DD outgrows her allergy to cow/goat's milk so we can keep a few goats instead of sheep (it seems goats are easier to find...lol)

Mary - So sorry to hear your EMU egg was a dud as well. I was so looking forward to seeing photos!!

Mayberry - I hope your baby is feeling better!!

Please keep us posted!!

BHep - Did I read that correctly?? ENGLISH Orpingtons?? As in the big fat fluffy ones??

Hmmm...I was just thinking about adding on a few more girls to my stash...hmmm....

Let me know what all you plan to get rid of when you know!!

I'm sure DH wouldn't notice a few more chickens in the yard at least for a day or two!!

Just a curious question for those of you who raise chickens for meat and eggs....what do you do with your hens once they are no longer laying? Mine are NOT there but I was curious...good to have a plan in place before that happens. After tasting a year old rooster (shoe leather) I would imagine these girls would be tough to eat in their advanced years. Thank you for the suggestions in advance!!

 

[BHep]

I'm having trouble with the terminology used on here. I've figured out some of the forum/chicken people colloquial phrases, but not by any means all. When you say you've got eggs in "lockdown", what exactly do you mean?

lock down is the last 3 days of incubation. Eggs are not turned anymore and humidity is raised.

 

[BHep]

GOOD Wet Friday Morning everyone!!

Congratulations on the hatches and babies being born!! I am getting to like goats more and more as I see these adorable pictures!! Maybe I'll keep my fingers crossed that DD outgrows her allergy to cow/goat's milk so we can keep a few goats instead of sheep (it seems goats are easier to find...lol)

Mary - So sorry to hear your EMU egg was a dud as well. I was so looking forward to seeing photos!!

Mayberry - I hope your baby is feeling better!!

Please keep us posted!!

BHep - Did I read that correctly?? ENGLISH Orpingtons?? As in the big fat fluffy ones??

Hmmm...I was just thinking about adding on a few more girls to my stash...hmmm....

Let me know what all you plan to get rid of when you know!!

I'm sure DH wouldn't notice a few more chickens in the yard at least for a day or two!!

Just a curious question for those of you who raise chickens for meat and eggs....what do you do with your hens once they are no longer laying? Mine are NOT there but I was curious...good to have a plan in place before that happens. After tasting a year old rooster (shoe leather) I would imagine these girls would be tough to eat in their advanced years. Thank you for the suggestions in advance!!

I have heard from a very reliable source that it is the "crock pot" for the old hens to make stock. One of the few times she allows the crock pot. LOL

 

[Hollowoakfarm]

lock down is the last 3 days of incubation. Eggs are not turned anymore and humidity is raised.

Oh! I've never heard that called "lockdown" before. How funny. I've never thought to give it a name.

Guess I need more imagination! Thanks for filling me in!

 

[Hollowoakfarm]

Old hens and other likely-to-be-tough birds go to the soup pot around here. Or, once it's cooked down well, perhaps chicken salad. But either crock pot, pressure cooker, or some other long, slow, wet cooking process is needed for them.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Mine just get set out to pasture, [retirement]

 

[gavinandallison]

NPIP tester just been, all clear!