The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!

[Miss Lydia]

Here is a video of my little ones chowing down on FF

Adorable!

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

Dang!!!!!!

I just want to say I have never had so much looking at pictures in the last 15 minutes! Aoxa, your poodle is adorable. BDM, your kids picnic was sweet, and it was fun to see Delisha's grow out pens (you'ld die laughing if you saw my cobbled together setup). And the roosters!

I know what ya mean. Here is my throw together, temp covered enclosed run to deter my hawk problem.

Until next month when I build their permanent coop and run.

 

[Leahs Mom]

Quote: How do you cook yours?

From what I understand they have to be raw to have the worming effect.


Quote: Now THAT's a question I don't know if I'd want to answer.....

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

Quote: From what I understand they have to be raw to have the worming effect.


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They are all white, no browning on edges like when you roast them. And all the other seeds in the mix are raw. I would assume they are raw. They are a local company out of Corvallis, OR. I like supporting local business

 

[stonykill]

Do you find your thighs tough? Still after doing all recommended sitting before freezing (minus brining) the thighs are still a bit tough. Breast meat is delicious and tender. Is it just because I'm not used to any dual purpose birds? Is it because they free range and work up a lot of muscle?

Should I just brine them?

yes they are tough. Not too tough to eat, but you need to cut the dark meat off the bone to eat it if you know what I mean. It doesn't tear well with teeth. I did the brine thing with one and it helped a lot. Dual purpose skinny boys who build up leg muscles.I need to remember to brine them all. Like you said the breast meat is incredible.

 

[stonykill]

How do you cook yours?

in the oven uncovered. Rubbed with butter and seasonings. A little water in the bottom. I've been experimenting with temps and cooking times.

 

[DeesHens]

Quote: Thank you very much for your input about Privett and your chicks. Really I do not need show quality chicks although who wouldn't want the most beautiful birds possible.

I just don't want unhealthy inferior chicks of course. Sounds like you made out alright which gives me more confidence about it. I have a few weeks yet to sort it out so will continue gathering information.

 

[galefrances]

Hello DeesHens and welcome to the thread.

 

[DeesHens]

Quote: Hello Delisha,

Thank you for your friendly greeting.

I live in the west. The north coast region of Washington state so am off the main beaten path so to speak. Thanks for your suggestions.

 

[Arkansas81]

Ok I have figured out most of the abbreviations but what is "DE" and DH, I dnt have one of those anymore. But ive been trying to figure out something I can put in the coop for the moisture and smell. So just wondering