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[knightie]

Has anyone tried "Poultry Nutri Drench". I've seen people on BYC swearing by it. It's supposed to be good for shipped or stressed chicks. You put a drop in each chicks mouth when they arrive and then put some in their water too. Just wondering if anyone here has tried it. TSC is supposed to have it.

Yeap I've used it. Works good. I don't use it all the time just when I have a chick/bird with an issue. Will probably give the babies I'm hatching a bit in thier water the first day or two.

 

[knightie]

How do you get the zip ties off of their legs without hurting the bird?  That's what I keep worrying about.

Hey lady! I use the zip ties. I just take a pair of scissors and cut them off. All is good and easy. I did miss one chick one time on the change out, it took two of us to get it off cause it was tight. No damage and he's good as new (this was one of my chicks not my ducks)

 

[knightie]

I think if you don't sell them as graded eggs you don't have to do anything, just sell em.

Not true... If you don't leave yor property to sell them you don't have I have a butthead of tests done, if you want to seek at a farmers market boy oh boy is here a list a mile Lon of what has to be done. Even fr your yard you can't reuse cartons. Have to be new (now I *think* you ca get around that by having the customer bring thier own container. Do a search for selling eggs in Texas... It'll tell you all you are supposed to do.

 

[Chucklecluck]

Regulations for Private Chicken Egg Sales in Texas By Jessica Bruso, eHow Contributor

Texas regulations regarding private chicken egg sales depend on a number of factors, including whether the owner of the flock is selling the eggs, where the eggs are being sold and whether the eggs are graded. However, regulations regarding storage apply to all private egg sellers, as do product labeling rules.

License Requirements

If you are selling eggs from your own flock to friends, family and neighbors, and those eggs are not graded, you do not normally need a license in Texas. However, you may need a permit to sell your eggs at farmer's markets. Once you decide to have your eggs graded for sale, you need to have a license to sell them.

Labeling Requirements

Ungraded eggs packaged in cartons need to be labeled with the seller's name and address and the word "ungraded." These eggs cannot be packed in containers previously used by other producers. Producers who sell less than 120 dozen eggs per week can sell them from containers rather than cartons, as long as they are clearly labeled "ungraded." Graded eggs must be packaged in cartons labeled with the grade and size of the eggs,as well as the license number, name and address of the person who graded the eggs.

Storage Requirements

Eggs that are going to be sold need to be stored at the proper temperature until they are purchased. In Texas, eggs are required to be stored at a temperature of no more than 45 degrees. This means eggs must be refrigerated or stored in coolers in which this temperature can be maintained.

Considerations

If you only have a few chickens and want to sell a small number of eggs from your home, selling them as ungraded allows you to avoid having to deal with most of the regulations and costs of private chicken egg sales in Texas. However, you still need to label your eggs appropriately and keep them at the right temperature.

http://www.ehow.com/info_12141940_regulations-private-chicken-egg-sales-texas.html

 

[Cockle-Dood]

Um...I'm thinking Bonnie and Clyde might be named backwards?

I really hope your right! "Bonnie" has been the biggest one in the brooder since like day 2...elvis is about the same size

 

[Kilsharion]

Regulations for Private Chicken Egg Sales in Texas By Jessica Bruso, eHow Contributor

Texas regulations regarding private chicken egg sales depend on a number of factors, including whether the owner of the flock is selling the eggs, where the eggs are being sold and whether the eggs are graded. However, regulations regarding storage apply to all private egg sellers, as do product labeling rules.

License Requirements

If you are selling eggs from your own flock to friends, family and neighbors, and those eggs are not graded, you do not normally need a license in Texas. However, you may need a permit to sell your eggs at farmer's markets. Once you decide to have your eggs graded for sale, you need to have a license to sell them.

Labeling Requirements

Ungraded eggs packaged in cartons need to be labeled with the seller's name and address and the word "ungraded." These eggs cannot be packed in containers previously used by other producers. Producers who sell less than 120 dozen eggs per week can sell them from containers rather than cartons, as long as they are clearly labeled "ungraded." Graded eggs must be packaged in cartons labeled with the grade and size of the eggs,as well as the license number, name and address of the person who graded the eggs.

Storage Requirements

Eggs that are going to be sold need to be stored at the proper temperature until they are purchased. In Texas, eggs are required to be stored at a temperature of no more than 45 degrees. This means eggs must be refrigerated or stored in coolers in which this temperature can be maintained.

Considerations

If you only have a few chickens and want to sell a small number of eggs from your home, selling them as ungraded allows you to avoid having to deal with most of the regulations and costs of private chicken egg sales in Texas. However, you still need to label your eggs appropriately and keep them at the right temperature.

http://www.ehow.com/info_12141940_regulations-private-chicken-egg-sales-texas.html

Yup - we have an egg permit requirement for the FM if we want to start selling there when all our chicks finally start laying; but, that's the only requirement. Raw milk sellers, however, need to have people come to their house to pick up or they violate the law...which is stupid. And, they're just sitting on HB46 twiddling their thumbs **sighs** really, I sometimes think law makers need a swift kick in the rear end.

 

[yinepu]

Quote:
And this is one reason why we give stuff away and not sell it..

 

[Fentressfarmer]

Good morning everybody,
Hope y'all all have a great day and let's hope we get the rain they are promising! I know I'm praying for it, the pastures are staring to get pretty bare around here.

 

[Cockle-Dood]

Good morning everybody,
Hope y'all all have a great day and let's hope we get the rain they are promising! I know I'm praying for it, the pastures are staring to get pretty bare around here.

Happy Friday!! i know we need the rain...but im hoping it holds off for a little bit this weekend! sunday it can rain all day, but i need saturday, lol!!

 

[Fentressfarmer]

Happy Friday!! i know we need the rain...but im hoping it holds off for a little bit this weekend! sunday it can rain all day, but i need saturday, lol!!

I know what you mean, I still need to finish fixing the roof on the barn from all the wind!!! But I think my sheep and cows are getting tired of hay I think they would like something green to eat!!! Lol