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wingstone said:
Umm, Fisher Lady summed up the bird treats with that last paragragh, I was not sure how to word that one, mine go nuts over that.

Someone explain to me the fascination with sex linked birds,,, I have had a few over the years and they just do not last long term for me... to me these newer breeds like leg bar and rhodebar are just way overpriced also, I am watching to see how they hold their own in flocks, and of course longevity, from what I have seen I can get the same from a leghorn at a much lower cost.....just my opinion but I understand that for some they are pets and for me it is business
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I'm not sure... I agree with you. And for me, they're as flighty as my leghorns!
 
LisaYolkUm said:




had a coop building party today.................great weather for this project and the new coop is awesome.............its not totally done yet but so much was done today! so psyched!


we need to finish the window / doors............paint the siding...............put in some vinyl flooring stuff............. and build a new run..................but look what was accomplished!
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Very nice setup!

dheltzel said:
Pictures of my new hoop house / chicken tractor. I'm very happy with how it turned out and going to make another one soon.

This is the back, the door is on the far side. The blue tarp inside is draped over a board laid across 2 dog crates. This smaller shelter is where they all slept their first night.

Straight on the back. landscape timbers on the ground around it are to hold down the welded wire apron. We have enough predator issues to make extra precautions necessary.

Close up of the back, showing the shelter and the waterer (white 5 gal bucket).

Close up from the side.

Front view, showing the door. Upper right has the solar charger for the "night light"

View from the front.

Look into the open door, shows the roosts (5 ft high). You can also see the night light, LED's in plastic tubing wire-tied to the roof.

Same view, better lighting
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Wow that's great! Looks like we all had a great day!
 
wingstone said:
Someone explain to me the fascination with sex linked birds,,, I have had a few over the years and they just do not last long term for me... to me these newer breeds like leg bar and rhodebar are just way overpriced also, I am watching to see how they hold their own in flocks, and of course longevity, from what I have seen I can get the same from a leghorn at a much lower cost.....just my opinion but I understand that for some they are pets and for me it is business
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Of course it's about eliminating the surplus cockerels ASAP to avoid feeding them. If you want to keep them and eat them then early sexing is of no benefit. If you're serious about eating your stock, white birds are often preferable, but from an early sexing standpoint, the dominant white gene is bad, barred and wheaten are much better.

It all depends on what you are using your birds for.
 
Mine love chicken carcasses. When we process our meat birds we do it over an open fire and put up a rack and cook up the backbone after we piece out the birds. They go crazy for chicken. They love everything I give them though, fruits, bread, sunflower seeds, frogs, cabbage, pasta.
 
Okay. I need help. I have 6 Cornish crosses that need processed yet and my husband absolutely refuses to let me do them. He doesn't want the mess and wants me to take them elsewhere (he was okay with this at first, now... not so much). Problem is, no one in the area will kill and process poultry. If anyone nearby would be willing, I'll pay you well! Or give advice, anything!
 
dheltzel said:
wingstone said:
Someone explain to me the fascination with sex linked birds,,, I have had a few over the years and they just do not last long term for me... to me these newer breeds like leg bar and rhodebar are just way overpriced also, I am watching to see how they hold their own in flocks, and of course longevity, from what I have seen I can get the same from a leghorn at a much lower cost.....just my opinion but I understand that for some they are pets and for me it is business
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Of course it's about eliminating the surplus cockerels ASAP to avoid feeding them. If you want to keep them and eat them then early sexing is of no benefit. If you're serious about eating your stock, white birds are often preferable, but from an early sexing standpoint, the dominant white gene is bad, barred and wheaten are much better.

It all depends on what you are using your birds for.
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I am not judging, just really curious as to why some like these birds, not feeding the extra makes sense, do you have other reasons also.
 
Avlana said:
Okay. I need help. I have 6 Cornish crosses that need processed yet and my husband absolutely refuses to let me do them. He doesn't want the mess and wants me to take them elsewhere (he was okay with this at first, now... not so much). Problem is, no one in the area will kill and process poultry. If anyone nearby would be willing, I'll pay you well! Or give advice, anything!
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What is your location, some of us will do this, and many Amish will also process for a fee
 
Avlana said:
wingstone said:
What is your location, some of us will do this, and many Amish will also process for a fee
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I'm in Manchester, York county
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Are you willing to drive to mount joy, Lancaster county with a crate of chickens and a big cooler??
I have a batch going this Saturday, if you can get here and are willing to process your own,( I will help you). I would not charge a fee since the equipment will all ready be set up and in use.
 

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