Has she started laying? Mine went broody after the first few eggs were laid. The showgirl went broody after she laid one egg. I added more eggs under her. Then went broody again 4 weeks after hatching the first batch. My silky is currently molting (and now ill) so no broodiness from her since the first time.
Poor baby doing surgery on your own pet calls for a strong heart and gentle hand.I hope she gets better soon.
I hope your girl pulls though. You're getting some great experience treating her.
Curious is your Barred rock a hen or roo?
Making my mouth water. What does the word spatchcock mean?
It means to butterfly. It's a method where you use kitchen shears and cut along both sides of the backbone to remove it. Then you make a small cut into the sternum; flip the bird over; and, then press down on the breastbone until you hear it pop or crunch. The result is a whole bird that is somewhat flat. The advantage of spatchcocking when smoking a chicken or turkey is that the meat will cook and smoke evenly.
Welcome to BYC! A lot to learn here and really great folks too.
That looks really good. I need to try out the smoker more and learn how to do it right.
Welcome! I have a cousin who lives in Chattanooga. I love that city, and y'all have the best aquarium this side of the Mississippi. What kind of fowl do you raise?
