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sharron said:
then try the brahma's, have had them for over three years, in all this time, only had one go broody on me, cochins, yes, ee's, yes, but not the brahma's
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Brahmas were a bird I seriously considered but went with the Light Sussex instead... and I have to admit I am totally loving the LS we have so far. I have a couple who are 6 months and another 10 or 12 who are 2 weeks to 5 months and they are all friendly, curious and just adorable to have around so far.
The breeder I got my hatching eggs from says his hens routinely go broody once a season and a few are twice a season, so I know I am going to have a couple more broodies come next year but honestly just can't complain. DH and I are both totally in love with watching the broody hens with their chicks and since our birds aren't a source of income for us the loss of egg production is secondary.

and one major plus I have found with the LS so far.... we had an extra cockerel who had split wings so I had to cull him... and wow, a beautiful carcass for an 18 week old heritage bird! So DH and I already figure next year that any hens who are in the mood to be broody will be welcome to set on LS eggs.... pullets can be sold and cockerels can go to freezer camp.
 
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Disclaimer! I was horrified by the answer 3 years ago. I now see it is not the horrible thing I thought it was. So if the answer upsets you, I am sorry and understand.
To kill a chick, snap its neck by holding it in your fist, and pushing its neck back. Do a 2 handed snap, or use kitchen scissors to remove the head.
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wingstone said:
Had a birthday this week and hubby could not have done better.
I got a brand new pair of insulated flanned lined jeans, a new car hart 5 pocket coat, full head hat, one of those with jus the eyes sticking out, and new leather gloves....

Guess I have no excuse to go outside now.
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Just his way of saying " do more work ".

I know, I'm gonna pay for that one. Maybe I'll bring you a present this weekend, too.
 
sharron said:
then try the brahma's, have had them for over three years, in all this time, only had one go broody on me, cochins, yes, ee's, yes, but not the brahma's
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well THANK you so very much!...I was opposed to feathered leg birds...just because of the whole "stuff" sticking to them, but having these two babies w/ feathered feet..i see it is not so much of an issue....HUmmm, Brahmas.....will have to check them out a little more too...I know Sally-S. raises them ..do you Sharron?
fisherlady said:
Happy belated birthday!!!!

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YES-YES...
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!..glad hubby took good care of you!!
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stake said:
LMP:

Here's my opinions on the breed as I know it..... my girls are young (have only been laying for about 6 weeks), they are both on the small side, low ranking, and are skiddish of everything...(one, FF gave me will approach me for a pet, but, she really only feels comfortable with two other birds FF gave me).....I think they do better in a free range environment and the Roos are good protectors...(might be ok in a large pen,,,,I dunno)....

These are my experiences with a couple of chooks...and the fourth line has just been imported from the UK so the genetic pool isn't that big...(you can seem then on the greenfire web site..)

If you get down my way feel free to stop and see them....if all goes well, I'll be hatching a bunch in the spring....
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sounds good..will have to look you up when we get the chance...maybe spring?....ahahahaha..Thank you Stake.
MotorcycleChick said:
Disclaimer! I was horrified by the answer 3 years ago. I now see it is not the horrible thing I thought it was. So if the answer upsets you, I am sorry and understand.
To kill a chick, snap its neck by holding it in your fist, and pushing its neck back. Do a 2 handed snap, or use kitchen scissors to remove the head.
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not a subject anyone wants to think about, but sometimes..you have to do it.
When our chicks had gotten sick, we had to take measures...they were just suffering, so it had to be done. I do not have an issue with processing adult birds , but as this was my first hatch & I was very attached to them...i just couldn't do it, so hubby took it on himself to. He just "removed" their heads..just-pop..there is not much to them to begin with, so this was not an issue in anyway. Sorry if this hurts or offends anyone, but to have animals is to take on this responsibility too. JMHO...
 
LittleMissPurdy said:
well THANK you so very much!...I was opposed to feathered leg birds...just because of the whole "stuff" sticking to them, but having these two babies w/ feathered feet..i see it is not so much of an issue....HUmmm, Brahmas.....will have to check them out a little more too...I know Sally-S. raises them ..do you Sharron?
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Not all feather-footed breeds have the same amount of feathers. For example, Marans can have feathered feet but never enough for it to present any problems at all, but look up Bredas or Sultans to see an extreme example. It can really inhibit their ability to walk with enough feathers on their feet.
 

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