Texas

[mandaleigh1981]

I am glad you had a quick response!! Looks like you shot a few.

Welcome to the Texas thread!! Ask away. We all learn on here. Just beware of the chicken math!!
Galanie, what kind did you end up getting? I have an old Hopkins & Allen break-open 12 gauge and boy does it kick!

Lisa

Yes I would love to know too! Its funny how a childhood experience can color how you feel about something like that, years later!

 

[mandaleigh1981]

I was just looking at pictures of the chickens when they were chicks. My how much they change! Just like babies!

 

[3chickchicks]

You should check CL. I saw TONS of birds on there this week.

I have. I've messaged a few of them and haven't gotten a response. I'm hoping everyone's gone for the weekend or something.

 

[3chickchicks]

I hated shooting 12 gauge shotguns too. But last year I got a new one and it didn't have anything like the kick I remember the one having years ago.

It really depends on the weight of the gun and how it fits against your shoulder too.

 

[galanie]

I don't remember what make that shotgun was. All I remember is that it was the cheapest one they had lol.

 

[uglychickens]

The important thing is they taught you safety!  Nothing to be embarrassed about!  Some people don't care to have them around and they are well within their rights.  Your parents no doubt saw some ugly things; war is always ugly.  So I am sure they had their reasons.  My husband's father was a police officer as well, so he was taught early on to respect firearms.  My mother owned a gun shop before I was born, and her and my father sold guns at gun shows where I was sitting under the table in a carrier, so guns have been in my life all my life.  I am glad you learned how to use one; it is good knowledge to have, and could save your life at some point.  Carrying a gun for me is necessary; I live very far out and any police response is going to be at least 30 mins, and DH works overnight.  I have a responsibility to protect my 4 young children as well as myself.  For me, a gun is like a parachute, I would rather spend my whole life not needing to use it, than spend my last seconds wishing I had one.

Lol for us out in the sticks it's a need! Out here the manta is "when seconds count the police are only minutes away" lmao

 

[mandaleigh1981]

I don't remember what make that shotgun was. All I remember is that it was the cheapest one they had lol.

LOL cheap is good!

 

[tcmstalcup]

Processed 4 roosters this morning and sent two to Zootopia. 6 off the feed wagon and a few dinners in the freezer!!! Have more to process but son wants to give them a few weeks and see more how they look. He is still deciding which Easter Egger roo he wants to keep. I sure wanted to go ahead while I was already doing the whole butcher thing. Our set up is very simple but still there is prep and clean up every time. I decided this morning I am a far cry from a good butcher but I was the best one here. LOL and just family eats our chickens so they don't have to be really pretty.

 

[mandaleigh1981]

Processed 4 roosters this morning and sent two to Zootopia. 6 off the feed wagon and a few dinners in the freezer!!! Have more to process but son wants to give them a few weeks and see more how they look. He is still deciding which Easter Egger roo he wants to keep. I sure wanted to go ahead while I was already doing the whole butcher thing. Our set up is very simple but still there is prep and clean up every time. I decided this morning I am a far cry from a good butcher but I was the best one here. LOL and just family eats our chickens so they don't have to be really pretty.

I hear that! Butchering anything takes so much prep and clean up! Shoot, gutting and skinning a hog or deer is work. But worth it for a few more dinners

 

[vladsko]

Hello everyone ! Have been lurking awhile and finally took the time to join. This is my first try at chickens, so far I have learned an enormous amount of info. I see a few of my neighbors here too.

Welcome to BYC