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[sourland]

I don't have any broodies and I never have

Be careful what you wish for. I've been known to do a little dance and incantation with astounding results ---------------- hence the moniker, 'Broody Magician'.

 

[abbevilleoz]

Advice please! Me and the Mrs. are planning on trying our hand at meat birds. For the trial run we thought we would order Cornish X Rock chicks from a hatchery then raise them to slaughter in a chicken tractor. I've raised Cornish X Rocks before but sold them.

 

[WVduckchick]

Advice please! Me and the Mrs. are planning on trying our hand at meat birds. For the trial run we thought we would order Cornish X Rock chicks from a hatchery then raise them to slaughter in a chicken tractor. I've raised Cornish X Rocks before but sold them.

I think Cornish crosses are the most popular. Also Bresse are supposed to taste fabulous, grow fast and processable fairly young, so you may look into them. I have no direct experience, just what I've read or been told by friends. How bout quail?

 

[WVduckchick]

Be careful what you wish for.  I've been known to do a little dance and incantation with astounding results ----------------  hence the moniker, 'Broody Magician'.

Do you also have an un-broody dance?

 

[DwayneNLiz]

X3

And me neither!
You will if you hatch Calls from me...

yes please!!

Around here we don't call them broodies  what we call them is not allowed in print. On a more serious note the draw back to most all easy to make Incubators is the egg turner . Not an issue if you hand turn .Auto turners cost fifty dollars for LG and other small incubators . Banti's tote is something and proves you can make a bator out of just about anything . To me it was much easier to buy old and refurbish GQF cabinets . I'm thinking about one  that is made out of plastic that a LG turner will fit in but use the GQF heating wire and thermostat . I'm looking for full view for sending to schools in or area . Problem is the expense looking at around 200 to build such a incubator . From a egg hatched per dollar spent stand point it's clearly not worth it.  So a lot of thought  going into this and haven't decided yet . A used Brinsea  20 might end up being a cheaper choice . Those hardly ever come up for sale around here . The DIY incubator thread is  loaded with good tips .

I think I spent 25/30 on a turner? From Hong Kong

I can help with that.....

please do!!

Be careful what you wish for.  I've been known to do a little dance and incantation with astounding results ----------------  hence the moniker, 'Broody Magician'.

I'm waiting!!!

Lol

 

[WVduckchick]

yes please!!
I think I spent 25/30 on a turner? From Hong Kong
please do!!

I'm waiting!!!

Lol

Ok Liz, its time to introduce yourself, tell us what birds you have etc etc.....

 

[abbevilleoz]

yes please!!
I think I spent 25/30 on a turner? From Hong Kong
please do!!

I'm waiting!!!

Lol

I have these little puff balls that do four things. Eat , poop, lay, brood, repeat.

 

[DwayneNLiz]

I have these little puff balls that do four things. Eat , poop, lay, brood, repeat.

I know, I love Silkies!!

 

[DwayneNLiz]

I currently have 2 laying hens, ees
One lays green one brown (was pink)

Umm and a few others

 

[Ravynscroft]

Advice please! Me and the Mrs. are planning on trying our hand at meat birds. For the trial run we thought we would order Cornish X Rock chicks from a hatchery then raise them to slaughter in a chicken tractor. I've raised Cornish X Rocks before but sold them.

Might want to check out this thread, started by the late hellbender (RIP)... lots of good info and people on there that can give you wide range of experiences...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/845018/breeding-for-production-eggs-and-or-meat

I think Cornish crosses are the most popular. Also Bresse are supposed to taste fabulous, grow fast and processable fairly young, so you may look into them. I have no direct experience, just what I've read or been told by friends. How bout quail?

Quail is a good idea... my friend raises them for meat too... processing is simple... snip off head, skin, snip backbone out with scissors, split open and clean...

Turk has Bresse... think she likes them... I had some once... didn't like them, nutters every one...