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Urban myhts and legends – What do you think about these?

July 7, 2012 4 Comments

Image by robot_zombie_monkey A bunch of us went out to St. Johns to visit Eric’s (and Ben’s) chicks. This was their second time outside and they were having a grand old time. Question by : Urban myhts and legends – What do you think about these? READ!!!!@@@@@@!!!@@@@@ What do you think about these true or […]

All information I need to raise 15 backyard chickens.?

July 6, 2012 1 Comment

Image by Will Merydith Question by : All information I need to raise 15 backyard chickens.? Im a begginner just looking for information on egg laying chickens. Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!

i am raising two ducks, i am wondering how do i make them not to be fearful of me?

July 5, 2012 4 Comments

Image by avlxyz Tiiime Tunnel! Duck Duck Goose taking shape in QV. btw, this is Time Tunnel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFgMGvFhGQY — – Espresso, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age May 18, 2010 Goose has almost landed Duck Duck Goose has attained near-mythical status for its on-again, off-again status, which has kept observers of the QV building site […]

Where can I find information on the abuse of turkeys?

July 4, 2012 5 Comments

Image by BioDivLibrary Turkey raising New York,Orange Judd publishing company; [etc., etc.]1922. biodiversitylibrary.org/page/19954493 Question by zayneb: Where can I find information on the abuse of turkeys? I read a news article online a few years ago that detailed some of the abuse that turkeys receive at many of the commercial farms that raise them in […]

Accidentally baked chicken in oven with plastic in the broiler?

July 3, 2012 3 Comments

Question by : Accidentally baked chicken in oven with plastic in the broiler? I was cooking cordon bleu in the oven when I smelled burning plastic. I then realized that there was a calculator in the broiler(thanks to my toddler). Anyway, I peeled all of the coating off of the chicken and ate it. Do […]

How often do I have to feed my chickens?

July 2, 2012 6 Comments

Image by clspeace Day 1 of Roid Week 2011. Happy ‘Roid Week! Question by Haley S: How often do I have to feed my chickens? Do I always have food out and they eat when they please or do I feed them twice a day like you would a dog? What do you think? Answer […]

Are backyard chickens legal?

July 1, 2012 5 Comments

Image by Will Merydith Question by : Are backyard chickens legal? In the state of Connecticut can you keep backyard chickens for meat and eggs. How many chickens would be enough for a family of seven, I also have meduim sized backyard. How much would one chicken cost, coop and fence to keep chicken from […]

Suppliments of Minerals required in a homemade raw-whole-broiler-chicken Barf diet?

June 30, 2012 2 Comments

Image by Cowgirl Jules My meat birds, a type of red broiler called Freedom Ranger. They’re only five weeks old, and halfway to slaughter weight. Question by ajnaabi: Suppliments of Minerals required in a homemade raw-whole-broiler-chicken Barf diet? Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!

raising baby ducks?

June 29, 2012 6 Comments

Image by Fool-On-The-Hill A feral domestic Muscovy Duck hen at Sugar House Park. Likely someones pet,or escaped meal.These large,strange ducks are native to Mexico and Central and South America,but have been domesticated and are commonly raised,especially for food by Hispanics, and get released,perhaps by an endearing child trying to save them from the dinner plate. […]

how Many chickens can i have in my residential backyard in arvada,CO?

June 28, 2012 2 Comments

Image by chrisdat Processing 280 Chickens – Cornish Cross & Red Bros at Pete and Jen Backyard Bird’s Mobile Poultry Processing Unit Question by : how Many chickens can i have in my residential backyard in arvada,CO? i don’t live on a farm, i live in a normal house with a good sized backyard and […]