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Comment on The Dubbing Debate by Kalvin Moore

Kalvin Moore — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:31:57 +0000

Dubbing is essentail for cleaning up the bird. It also helps with winter stress ( frost bite is horrible and lasts longer) . The dubbed chickens do do much better in the winter. The process of dubbing might seem a little cruel ,but in the long run beneifts the bird tremendously. Healthy chickens recover from dubbing within days. With no worse for ware.

Comment on Coturnix Quail – Good Food & Fast Production by Gary

Gary — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:25:25 +0000

I believe coturnix are the easiest quail to raise and the most economical because of their quick maturity rate. I definitely agree with checking on raising in the city. Most cities in the U.S. won’t allow it.

Comment on Chicken breeds for broody hens by Bill Hill

Bill Hill — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:21:26 +0000

very intersting story on broody hens

Comment on Broody Hens by Meghan

Meghan — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:10:37 +0000

Thanks for this information!

Comment on Thinking Beyond the Chicken by poultrymatters

poultrymatters — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:34:05 +0000

We keep a small flock of sebastopol geese purely for the enjoyment of seeing something so beautiful in the backyard. They are full of personality and great grazers.

Comment on The Inexact Science of Sexing Chickens by poultrymatters

poultrymatters — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:32:34 +0000

Autosexing breeds like Legbars are a good idea.

Comment on Buy baby chicks or hatching eggs? by poultrymatters

poultrymatters — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:30:41 +0000

LOL Yes, the roosters are always a problem. Everyone hopes they aren’t going to get them, but you are right that you need a plan. I love your choice of breeds!

Comment on Broody Hens by Chicken breeds for broody hens set on eggs | Purely Poultry Blog

Chicken breeds for broody hens set on eggs | Purely Poultry Blog — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 10:14:59 +0000

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Comment on From Placing an Order to Pick Up at the Post Office by Hatching eggs or buying chicks? | Purely Poultry Blog

Hatching eggs or buying chicks? | Purely Poultry Blog — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:57:10 +0000

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Comment on The Deep Litter Method by Top 20 Money Saving Chicken Keeping Tips » South Carolina Preppers Network

Top 20 Money Saving Chicken Keeping Tips » South Carolina Preppers Network — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:51:09 +0000

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