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[Illia]

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I would like to know more about Capons. Why is it done? What is the benefit? Just one more thing I'm just curious about.

Capons grow bigger than roosters, they don't fight or show aggression, they don't attempt to mate one another or hens, - They're basically like a bigger softer version of a rooster. Remember, they're a castrated rooster

Some breeds like La Fleche were developed for Caponization before processing. La Fleche don't normally get too big but caponizing them gets you a very breasty large meat bird.



Personally I'd rather not put all my meat boys through the horrors of the operation. I'd rather they be boys, and get processed right during or just a little after their hormones come in. I can deal with some excess crowing for a week or less.

Plus, as for the size thing, I breed for a good bird, I don't want to cut 'em open to make them grow bigger.

 

[Kaneke]

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hurray !!

and all other sorts of celebrations

 

[Stumpfarmer]

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Too bad you didn't discover it yesterday. I could have brought down the Blu-kote.

Or I could borrow some from Margo, especially if she needs to come use my washing machine. Paul was here for a couple of hours yesterday looking for parts.

 

[HoneysuckleHills]

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Welcome Baby Drake!
Congratulations to PitterPatterPalace and her DH.
(How appropriate is your name now?

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Can't wait to meet your bundle of joy!

 

[RustyHen]

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Congradulations !

No wonder you were "emotional"

 

[RustyHen]

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Yep, the sebastopols were really pretty, loved looking at them. Our favorite of the ducks & geese was the blue runner, not the winner but very entertaining to stare at.

And it was fun watching the judging when they put them down in a pen to run around. Bowling pins on legs!

I did not see them there!
Darn it!

I took pics. of them and they are posted on here back a ways. love the Sebbies.

 

[ChristineR]

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This was my first ever poultry show. I just came to see what there was to see, didn't bring any of my Seramas, but I regret that now. Edgar, the TT Serama judge, was great! I learned so much just from standing there watching him help people with their birds. I am kicking myself for not entering mine. My daughter would have had so much fun with hers, too. I didn't realize that it would be so low key and wouldn't have mattered that we didn't know what we were doing. Oh well...next time.

I liked that pair of Sebastopol geese. They're so pretty. And it was nice to meet Jeanine from Cloverleaf in person. Congrats to her on her Amercaucana wins!

 

[ChristineR]

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Apple cider vinegar or tea tree oil both have anti-fungal properties.

If you happen to have horses or dogs and have a bottle of Micro-Tek spray, use that. It's non-toxic and is the best stuff ever!! Works great on ring worm and pretty much any type of wound.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

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please correct me if I am wrong !!!! There were two ladies who said they are trying to get the Dom going again. I think I talked to them sat night one was from Madras and the other just moved back to Sweethome.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

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Yep, the sebastopols were really pretty, loved looking at them. Our favorite of the ducks & geese was the blue runner, not the winner but very entertaining to stare at.

And it was fun watching the judging when they put them down in a pen to run around. Bowling pins on legs!

I did not see them there!
Darn it!

Are you sure you went to the CHICKEN / POULTRY show ???

You didn't seem to see much.

of course I hope ya know I am just funin wiff ya.