Right after POOPS, there was some talk of doing a swap in Tahlequah again in September. Anything going there? I'd be interested if it doesn't conflict with current plans.
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Hi im Sharon. I joined this site in hopes to quickly find a loving owner for my 1yr old rhode island red. I rescued her when she was a baby and I grew so attached that I kept her. Well now she is laying 1 egg a day and is beautiful. Unfortunately my finances are shot and i must move to an apt. Im trying my best to find a loving no kill place for her. She would need help to adjust because she hasnt been around other birds. She is super sweet. Loves to be pet and would make a great 4h show bird. Loves kids and dogs. Literally has no instinctive guard from predators. Her name is Tipsy bcuz when i first got her she couldnt walk but now she is just fine. If anyone wants her or knows of a small farm that would be so helpful. My current landlords want her out this weekend. Im so stressed trying to find her a good home. In the Tulsa area but willing to drive a few hours.
Thx!!
Thx!!
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Where are you located?
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Im in Tulsa
One of these days, I'll feel like I'm asking a question of substance, rather than a newbie question. But, here's another newb question.
What, if any, advantage is gained by raising caponized males, for meat production?
Now, the reason I ask is this. Since getting into having chickens, just this past March, my wife, who used to help her mother dress out their chickens, as a child in Mexico, has felt (and I saw it coming) that she is far too attached to the chickens we have, to be able to use any of them, for anything other than egg production.
However, we went to a breeder's place, a couple of days ago, to get some guinea keets, and Gold Laced Wyandottes, and she saw how trying to care for a "Tyson chicken". Of course most anyone in E. Oklahoma, knows who Tyson Foods is. But, she had no clue, how their chickens are raised, and the inhumane methods used to "grow" them. This was a chicken, that literally fell off of the back of a Tyson truck, on the highway, and this breeder is trying to bring it to a decent life. But, after seeing it's condition, my wife is having an epiphany, about raising our own meat birds, as she was semi traumatized, by the condition of this bird. In order to do this, where she won't be traumatized, I am going to have to build a new coop, and run, that will keep chickens, where she will have little, or no, interaction with them.
In looking around for good meat birds, I found some nice Cornish x Rocks, from Murray McMurray, that seem to be pretty fairly priced ($1.91 each, in quantities we would be interested in buying). The info on the chickens, indicates that buying males may be more desirable, since their cost is more, as is the cost of straight run. Then, in the description, they say, "If you want to raise capons, buy males and have them caponized at 2 or 3 weeks of age."
Does this mean they will be bigger, and meatier? Being new at this, I'm just ignorant, and trying to learn. The idea I have, is to get 100 birds, to raise for meat birds, then everytime we get down about 20 birds, or so, (around 80) then buy another 20. Figuring that if we get too many, we can always help friends, neighbors and family, with some free or cheap chickens, for meals. It certainly seems healthier, and far more humane, to do this, than to give Tyson, or some other producer, our money, rewarding them, for their methods, that frankly, I never much liked, but ignored.
Y'all have been an amazing source of good info, for me, and I hope to tap into that expertise, once more, if I may.
I guess, eventually, I'll know the basics, but it feel so stupid, having to ask.
What, if any, advantage is gained by raising caponized males, for meat production?
Now, the reason I ask is this. Since getting into having chickens, just this past March, my wife, who used to help her mother dress out their chickens, as a child in Mexico, has felt (and I saw it coming) that she is far too attached to the chickens we have, to be able to use any of them, for anything other than egg production.
However, we went to a breeder's place, a couple of days ago, to get some guinea keets, and Gold Laced Wyandottes, and she saw how trying to care for a "Tyson chicken". Of course most anyone in E. Oklahoma, knows who Tyson Foods is. But, she had no clue, how their chickens are raised, and the inhumane methods used to "grow" them. This was a chicken, that literally fell off of the back of a Tyson truck, on the highway, and this breeder is trying to bring it to a decent life. But, after seeing it's condition, my wife is having an epiphany, about raising our own meat birds, as she was semi traumatized, by the condition of this bird. In order to do this, where she won't be traumatized, I am going to have to build a new coop, and run, that will keep chickens, where she will have little, or no, interaction with them.
In looking around for good meat birds, I found some nice Cornish x Rocks, from Murray McMurray, that seem to be pretty fairly priced ($1.91 each, in quantities we would be interested in buying). The info on the chickens, indicates that buying males may be more desirable, since their cost is more, as is the cost of straight run. Then, in the description, they say, "If you want to raise capons, buy males and have them caponized at 2 or 3 weeks of age."
Does this mean they will be bigger, and meatier? Being new at this, I'm just ignorant, and trying to learn. The idea I have, is to get 100 birds, to raise for meat birds, then everytime we get down about 20 birds, or so, (around 80) then buy another 20. Figuring that if we get too many, we can always help friends, neighbors and family, with some free or cheap chickens, for meals. It certainly seems healthier, and far more humane, to do this, than to give Tyson, or some other producer, our money, rewarding them, for their methods, that frankly, I never much liked, but ignored.
Y'all have been an amazing source of good info, for me, and I hope to tap into that expertise, once more, if I may.
I guess, eventually, I'll know the basics, but it feel so stupid, having to ask.
Philly, I can meet you somewhere. I'd be happy to take her from you. I have a rose comb RIR Roo, who is just starting to try to crow. He'd love a girlfriend, I'm certain. I already have a coop/pen for her, and an isolation cage in my big coop, to help bring her into the flock.
I talked to you this week lol. You were going to send me a price list for eggs. But I haven't gotten it yet. My email is [email protected].
I also started feeding fermented feed this week and I must say I am impressed. I use to step outside to a flock of hungry hungry chicks every time I stepped outside. They just couldn't get or wouldn't stay full. Now with the fermented feed one scoop a day in their feed bowl and they are happy all day long! Also seems to be working for my keets. Good! Cause with a growing flock my feed bill was getting up there and its not even close to winter yet!
I'm 15 minutes north of Tulsa. If you can't find anyone to take her let me know.
it was a wonderful visit, and the boys are settling in well- and hopefully will be able to let them out in a day or two once they know where they sleep!
@SharkmanDan i use the capons for bug patrol mostly, just because i love these guys too much to rehome or send to freezer camp- that way i can enjoy them and know they are happy just being chickens...
@Nuggetirl i love this little cochin boy, such a sweet boy!
anyone know what causes a red rash almost looks like a diaper rash along the tummy an bum, i have a serama with that and just wondering, maybe an allergy to litter?
We got old, didn't we? When?? When did it happen? lolPretty much anyone on this board would take her for you and give her a loving home. It's *boys that are hard to place, everyone wants girls (and not to eat!)
You generally caponize them about 6-8 wks, even a bit older. Then you can grow them all the way out to a year and longer and the meat is still supposed to taste really good.
I don't have capons to eat though, mine are my "pets". But you're 200% correct-it's far more humane to grow them out yourself and give them a good healthy life before humanely killing them and processing them. I knew someone that raised chickens for Tyson, it made me sick. So you're on the right track for all the right reasons. There's an excellent thread at
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/675898/graphic-pics-of-my-day-learning-to-caponize
started by @Kassaundra here on the Okie thread when @Poco Pollo taught her to caponize. Just the information you're looking for. I wish you all the luck in the world.
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