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[Chickielady]

CL what about the birds that are on medicated feed they shouldnt be used should they?

Like what kind of medication ?
Amprolium is Ok as far as I know, we give Corid in the water of our Corn X's as they are raised on Turkey feed (high protein)
I withdraw feed for 12 hrs before processing.
If you have birds on medications, the bottle usually says if there is a withdrawal period for eating eggs or slaughter.

 

[Chickielady]

Momma Blue Copper Marans has hatched her eggs...out of 5, 4 hatched, 1 was no good.
She is doing great with her babies.
They hatched Saturday and are outside right now...enjoying the sun.

 

[Zgoatlady]

I officially have 16 cut up chickens in the freezer. It took me longer than I had hoped to de-bone all the breast and tender meat. But I have got it all vacuum packed and in three different freezers. I am hoping that once it's all frozen, that I can get it all into one freezer.

I will admit that I am rather done in. But I still need to go get my nails done before they fall off again.

I am getting better at going more often, otherwise it can be rather awkward.


It makes me feel tired just thinking about the other 10 birds I still need to get done. At least I am looking forward to having a true Freezer Camp Class this year.

If anyone else is interested, just let me know before Saturday morning. You will need to PM me to get my address and phone number. I should have extra practice birds for anyone that doesn't have their own bird. Everyone attending should plan on going home with fresh chicken.

Ok so Im so going to try and do this, what time again? I just will need a soft place to fall if I pass out

I know I can reach in a goat and pull things out that are dead but this just seems seems so different. Oh thats right the animal is dead too... I will try

 

[Chickielady]

Ok so Im so going to try and do this, what time again? I just will need a soft place to fall if I pass out

I know I can reach in a goat and pull things out that are dead but this just seems seems so different. Oh thats right the animal is dead too... I will try

OMG you are such a softy !
Congradulations Cheri !!!

Yes you had better have a chair to sit in !!

**** And remember, the animal (bird) is NOT dead, it will be killed****
THEN it will be dead.
Alot of folks have no problem with dead stuff, it's the killing that freaks them out.
After 20-30 you'll be fine.

 

[Zgoatlady]

If you want to can the tomatoes this year just let me know. I have done it in the past. I also have a pressure canner that holds quart jars.

I made salsa last year I dont remember how many boxs I did but still have some. I did can a few Quarts of just tomatoes but never used them ok ok I forgot I had them..
I bought a pressure canner a few months back but cant use it on my stove, so fig I will be doing a lot of canning outside in the cool of the day

Im also going to do peachs and want to try some greenbeans only had store bought ones. Oh and Im going to do some pears for use too. I did strawberry jam and ras jam already...
Ok I have to say I love to can and than I love to just look at all the pretty food..

 

[Chubby Chicken]

The mystery chick is a splash Orpington.

 

[Zgoatlady]

Like what kind of medication ?
Amprolium is Ok as far as I know, we give Corid in the water of our Corn X's as they are raised on Turkey feed (high protein)
I withdraw feed for 12 hrs before processing.
If you have birds on medications, the bottle usually says if there is a withdrawal period for eating eggs or slaughter.

medicated grower.

 

[Zgoatlady]

OMG you are such a softy !
Congradulations Cheri !!!

Yes you had better have a chair to sit in !!

**** And remember, the animal (bird) is NOT dead, it will be killed****
THEN it will be dead.
Alot of folks have no problem with dead stuff, it's the killing that freaks them out.
After 20-30 you'll be fine.

Oh the thought of the warmth doesnt sit to well with me. When I learned how to do blood draws from the goats the first time I about passed out the blood was warm! Stupid me I hope so, Im fine with it now ( dont like to do it but can do it)
But if a a pocket of puss oh thats for me, I use to have people call me to take care of cats that had been in fights. My Dr loved me Id get so excited cool we get to open it up right

Ok soo sorry everyone. I'll stop

 

[Chubby Chicken]

Oh the thought of the warmth doesnt sit to well with me. When I learned how to do blood draws from the goats the first time I about passed out the blood was warm! Stupid me I hope so, Im fine with it now ( dont like to do it but can do it)
But if a a pocket of puss oh thats for me, I use to have people call me to take care of cats that had been in fights. My Dr loved me Id get so excited cool we get to open it up right

Ok soo sorry everyone. I'll stop

My husband loves your profile pic and wants to know if they are from your farm.

 

[Totalcolour]

**** And remember, the animal (bird) is NOT dead, it will be killed****
THEN it will be dead.
Alot of folks have no problem with dead stuff, it's the killing that freaks them out.
After 20-30 you'll be fine.

So CL, why don't you just come right out with it instead of pussyfooting around. Tell them all about the blood spurting everywhere, and all over you. And the horrible noise and gurgling sounds, and the terrible flapping of wings and the moaning and sighing as they eventually pass out from loss of blood.

And then there's that disgusting noise they make when you put your hand inside and the lungs expel the air from the cut esophagus - sounds eerie and ghostly to me. And if you push just right, you can make them give off a squawking noise even without heads.

And we aren't even going to talk about the smell. . .

But, apart from that it's not too bad.​