San Diego Chicken meetup and Chat thread

[Aumlet]

As hard as it was to do the deed, there is a comfort in knowing that the chicken had a good life, and a kind end. I talked to the little guys and stroked them before I cut. I held them while they went. If I am going to be eating chicken, I can't really wish for a better life and better end than those guys had.

That said, I am praying these latest hatchlings are all girls!

 

[aaajjss1]

in my experience it never gets easy to loop off a head,goes against the grain of my thinking.with that said i mentally talk myself through it. they where welll cared for.The more i think about the chickens in those tiny pens ill treated at butcher time and transport the more it makes sence to me to do it myself.I seriously think twiced before purchasing commercial meat.knowing most likely that animal did not  have a happy life from start to finish.that is what drives me to raise and butcher my own.
just my 2 cents on it besides its a practical solution to to many roos in the hatch.

i totally agree with that

 

[Blingaling1]

As hard as it was to do the deed, there is a comfort in knowing that the chicken had a good life, and a kind end. I talked to the little guys and stroked them before I cut. I held them while they went. If I am going to be eating chicken, I can't really wish for a better life and better end than those guys had. 

That said, I am praying these latest hatchlings are all girls!

 

Couldn't have put it any better myself. There's something to raising your own meat. Regardless, you get attached but the reality is they have lived excellent lives and have been pampered when compared to their commercial counter parts. You really couldn't ask for any better. The only thing I do to make it easier on me is to thank them for giving their lives for us and use every edible piece possible from them. Just how I show my appreciation.
Good Luck.
Also having a friend around is a good idea too, helps with processing and the emotions. Great experience never the less.

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

Here's what looks like a great start to a small coop or a grow out pen or a brooder box. Already framed.

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/zip/3587134366.html

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

Another great find! I've checked into renting a flatbed to move stuff like this, would be under $1000. Seems like a lot, but there's no way you could build this thing for that amount of money.

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/zip/3586831700.html

 

[ozexpat]

Couldn't have put it any better myself. There's something to raising your own meat. Regardless, you get attached but the reality is they have lived excellent lives and have been pampered when compared to their commercial counter parts. You really couldn't ask for any better. The only thing I do to make it easier on me is to thank them for giving their lives for us and use every edible piece possible from them. Just how I show my appreciation.
Good Luck.
Also having a friend around is a good idea too, helps with processing and the emotions. Great experience never the less.

Or you could let them die of old age, get no eggs, unedible meat and still have a dead chook. Seriously, I know its tough at first. My father could never eat an animal we put in the fridge except for sheep. We had great steak and pork - but he would find an excuse to eat eggs.

 

[lisa760]

Hi again,

Just wanted to thank you for the warm welcome. I have Australorps, Amercaunas and Speckled Sussex. My new Buckeyes should be arriving in the next month. I also have KuneKune pigs and goats. It's great to find people who are interested in animals.

Lisa

 

[alisar]

If I ever get pigs it will be kunekune. Those faces!!!

 

[LaPetiteFarmer]

that is a very pretty silkie hen, you could put her in a small dog crate with bedding and eggs and see what happens mm

Thank you. She is cute but I wish I could get some chicks from her and my new roo. Arg!

 

[LaPetiteFarmer]

Hi again,

Just wanted to thank you for the warm welcome. I have Australorps, Amercaunas and Speckled Sussex. My new Buckeyes should be arriving in the next month. I also have KuneKune pigs and goats. It's great to find people who are interested in animals.

Lisa

It is the first time I heard Kunekune pigs. I just google it and they are so adorable!!!! What kind of goats do you have? Are they for milk or meat?