The Ameraucana Thread: Where everything and anything about the breed can be discussed (APA, Non-Stan

[jerryse]

I was just wondering what everyone does with their extra roosters that they don't want for various reasons. Are they worth processing to eat? (The large foul that is).

I eat mine.I use the entire age range depending on when I cull them.Fryers to roasters.My favorite way after the fryer stage is to skin the breast,thigh and legs and then cut into nuggets.
The whole thigh/leg in one piece.Then take a sharp knife and cut the meat off each side of the bone.Two sides get it.Cut into bite size pieces and then coat with Fry Magic and fry.You do not notice the toughness when in bite size pieces.I also have a cuber for deer steaks that works great on breast meat.Run it through a few times and chicken fried steak.

 

[salt and pepper]

Yeah, I haven't gotten all of the mites out, and mite never, but it's under control. I will also never build another coop out of pallets. All my other coops are free of mites, but that coop seem to have them no matter what I do, so I'm wondering if it's in the wood. That soon won't be a problem, since Next week I'll be sealing the wood, and spraying everything again. I'm hope not to have to use frontline, since it's soooooooo expensive where I live. None of my birds have ANY sign of mite on them, so that's a good thing. Oh, I always sell my extra roosters. Have'nt gotten to the point of eating them, though I have no problem killing a sick bird... I know, probably sound weird. Right now I have three roosters I'm trying to sell.

 

[Outrun Acres]

I eat mine.I use the entire age range depending on when I cull them.Fryers to roasters.My favorite way after the fryer stage is to skin the breast,thigh and legs and then cut into nuggets.
The whole thigh/leg in one piece.Then take a sharp knife and cut the meat off each side of the bone.Two sides get it.Cut into bite size pieces and then coat with Fry Magic and fry.You do not notice the toughness when in bite size pieces.I also have a cuber for deer steaks that works great on breast meat.Run it through a few times and chicken fried steak.

Yum! Now my mouth is watering! I love chicken fried steak. I may need to get one of those. We have 4 roosters that are about 6 months old and are dual purpose breed crosses. I might leave those whole and do what you suggested with the unwanted Ameraucana roosters. I was assuming that the meat from this breed might be a little tougher or gamier. I think my area is overrun with roosters right now. I have seen a lot advertised on craigslist. Since we have put time money and feed into them I think we will probably eat those that are less desirable. I used to process chickens when I was at school, but that was in a commercial facility. I think it will be a little different processing them at home.

 

[Outrun Acres]

Yeah, I haven't gotten all of the mites out, and mite never, but it's under control. I will also never build another coop out of pallets. All my other coops are free of mites, but that coop seem to have them no matter what I do, so I'm wondering if it's in the wood. That soon won't be a problem, since Next week I'll be sealing the wood, and spraying everything again. I'm hope not to have to use frontline, since it's soooooooo expensive where I live. None of my birds have ANY sign of mite on them, so that's a good thing. Oh, I always sell my extra roosters. Have'nt gotten to the point of eating them, though I have no problem killing a sick bird... I know, probably sound weird. Right now I have three roosters I'm trying to sell.

That must be it since you haven't had a mite problem in any of your other coups. My first instinct would have been to check the bedding. But since I am guessing you are using the same bedding in all of the coups that bedding isn't the issue. The wood pallets are made from isn't very strong and is more porous. Maybe it is harder to clean?

 

[Outrun Acres]

Yum! Now my mouth is watering! I love chicken fried steak. I may need to get one of those. We have 4 roosters that are about 6 months old and are dual purpose breed crosses. I might leave those whole and do what you suggested with the unwanted Ameraucana roosters. I was assuming that the meat from this breed might be a little tougher or gamier. I think my area is overrun with roosters right now. I have seen a lot advertised on craigslist. Since we have put time money and feed into them I think we will probably eat those that are less desirable. I used to process chickens when I was at school, but that was in a commercial facility. I think it will be a little different processing them at home.

One more thought - have you tried cleaning the coup with Nolvasan (sp?)? I use to it to clean anything nasty and have had great results. I have purchased it at tractor supply before in concentrate form.

 

[chicksnthestiks]

I agree, Ivermectin can be a scary compound to work with. Certain breeds within a species can be ivermectin sensitive and what would be considered a correct dose for most can kill those that are sensitive to the medication. I try to stay away from it as much as I can when it comes to dogs, cats, and poultry.

Fortunately there is a test now for dogs to see if they will be affected by ivermectin. It is a deletion mutation in the MDR1 gene. They can be carriers or affected.

 

[jerryse]

If anyone is interested I have eggs for sale on the 24 hour auction thread.Bantam and LF.

 

[salt and pepper]

That must be it since you haven't had a mite problem in any of your other coups. My first instinct would have been to check the bedding. But since I am guessing you are using the same bedding in all of the coups that bedding isn't the issue. The wood pallets are made from isn't very strong and is more porous. Maybe it is harder to clean?

Actually I had them in all of my coops, and seem to have gotten rid of them, but CAN'T get rid of them in this coop. I just finished painting the whole thing with Kilz, so hopefully that will seal it. The bedding didn't help since the mites had moved into my straw, but I'm now using shavings only. The pallets I used were made of mahogany, so very hard, it actually broke quite a few nails, and screw bits putting that coop together! But they were rough cut so that the mites could hide in the cracks.

 

[Hangtown Farms]

What cute little chicks you hatched! Is silver the only color where chicks hatch with the chipmunk coloring? Where did you find your silvers. I hear they are rare and it can be difficult to find a breeder with quality birds.

Yes silver is the only ameraucana color that hatches chipmunk colored.He got them from me.I have been trying to increase size as under standard weight is a problem in this variety.

yes got mine from Jerry

 

[Hangtown Farms]

Yes silver is the only ameraucana color that hatches chipmunk colored.He got them from me.I have been trying to increase size as under standard weight is a problem in this variety.

Jerry do they show any traits at or near hatch on sex? mostly wondering on the shoulders. one has slightly lighter brown there. I am hoping that is not the only hen