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i am doing the fair and i need to know the difference between fryer and broiler chickens?

November 26, 2011 3 Comments

Image by Compassion in World Farming Free-range broiler breeder chickens outside on grass. Question by Montana N: i am doing the fair and i need to know the difference between fryer and broiler chickens? help Feel free to answer in the comment section below

is raising squirrels or turkeys to fight death matches cruel?

November 26, 2011 3 Comments

Image by doug_wertman After a long day of gliding and searching for carrion, Turkey Vultures begin to settle in for the evening in Beaver Shores, AR. The Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura, is a bird found throughout most of the Americas. It also known in some North American regions as the Turkey Buzzard (or just Buzzard), […]

will this feed ration work for my broiler chickens?

November 25, 2011 3 Comments

Image by jasmined These are chicken thighs seasoned with Ming Tsai’s East West Tea Rub. The rub smelled awesome. I couldn’t find it for sale anywhere on the internet (I bought my tin at Marshall Field’s, which is now Macy’s) but there is a recipe for the rub here. However, I brushed these with a […]

Is it ok to feed turkeys vegetable oil?

November 24, 2011 1 Comment

Image by doug_wertman After a long day of gliding and searching for carrion, Turkey Vultures begin to settle in for the evening in Beaver Shores, AR. The Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura, is a bird found throughout most of the Americas. It also known in some North American regions as the Turkey Buzzard (or just Buzzard), […]

can i keep turkeys and chickens together in the same coup?

November 23, 2011 10 Comments

Image by e_monk It seems the two near the center (3rd and 4th, left claws up) are black vultures roosting with (well, hanging out with) turkey vultures. Thanks to marsden.joseph and buckeye for the confirmation (below) View large on black ~~~ Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Incertae sedis Family: Cathartidae Genus: Coragyps Species: […]

Need the easiest way to build a chicken coop?

November 22, 2011 3 Comments

Image by Travis S. This is where I slept. There are three structures in the area. There’s a larger house, then the Bunkhouse, and this, the Chicken Coop. There are two beds in here, a tiny fridge, small TV and nothing much else. Question by Bau: Need the easiest way to build a chicken coop? […]

What do Welsh Harlequins ducks eat (raised in regular home)…?

November 21, 2011 1 Comment

Image by francescominciotti And the story goes: the Duck race is a a non-competetive, in aid of charity contest that take place, every year since 2005, in several cities all around the US. You can «adopt» a rubber duck (as the ones shown in this picture) and, if your duck places on the first five […]

Why are my turkeys bald on their chests?

November 20, 2011 1 Comment

Image by 350.org Students and faculty at Robert College in Istanbul Turkey assemble in front of their main hall to draw attention to 350 as part of the October 24 International Day of Climate Action. This was one of over 5,200 events happening around the world as part of the 350.org International Day of Climate […]

Where to find good chicken coop building tutorials?

November 19, 2011 6 Comments

Image by Moosicorn Building our chicken coop. Moosicorn Ranch is an experiment in sustainable living www.moosicorn.com Question by Bau: Where to find good chicken coop building tutorials? Hehe, my hens are going to lay eggs. I thought it’s necessary to build a chicken coop and collect eggs easily. Do u have any recommendation? Add your […]

Raising Ducks and Chickens?

November 19, 2011 2 Comments

Image by litlnemo (Found in a box with a bunch of old photos.) Every spring a mama duck would raise her ducklings in the courtyard at Nathan Hale High School and we could see them frequently from German class. This is probably spring 1981 or 82. Question by dvdclarke: Raising Ducks and Chickens? How are […]