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I've had chicks drown in the chick wateres too. IMO the waterers need much space around them so a little flock of chicks cannot bottle neck passing by the waterer and the side of the brooder. So sad to see a drown chick. I've had it happen for no apparent reason either. I like to use...
Just catching up--CP was off for a clean up . . .
You can also raise a BBW or BBB and stop at the desired weight. I raised 8 last summer and the Toms dressed at 36#-
THe smaller turkeys you are talking about finish at about 10#-- the beltsville and holland are two different birds. I'm sure...
We all started at this point . . . . .Heck, 2 years ago I only knew of leghorns, brown eggs layers and the meat birds. One poultry class in college focused solely on the poultry industry.
THanks Karen for all the sharing you do . . . and everyone else who contributes by sharing their...
THanks, DOn.
I am trying to convince Chicken Extreme that breeding can be simple for a newbie starting out. ANd have fun keekping records and using math and learning the science of breeding.
Chickens make science FUN!!! Sounds like your science class was BORING--that's a turn off. TRy to embrace the fun of breeding chickens. If ou are just starting out, use a very simple version of 3Rivers detailed plan.
Pen A hens x Pen C rooster
Pen B hens x Pen A rooster
Pen C hens x Pen B...