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Rancher

OK here we are at 16 weeks, I told everyone they would be mature at 16 weeks, some didn't believe me......

OK start of week #5, outside birds, 2 separate cages 3'X5' 500 watts of heat in each cage, I did add hay and hanging feeders, last picture is how they are protected from the wind-rain and cold, this...

Start of week #4, lost one due to rough playing,... broken neck, got 51 left.

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OK, back on topic... This is start of Week #2, big chicks, no losses so far, still 52, and the hatchery sent me 2 females for extras according to the NPIP certification. A couple of days ago I had to...

Ah yes free range birds, doesn't mean out roaming with the wild animals, you must fence their outside eating/digging area, and herd them in at night, and shoot coyotes, raccoon, and skunks.

Rancher

Chicks, the fuzzy feathery kind, not the babes.
Arrived this AM, from Meyer Hatchery.
Ordered 40 sexed hens, and 10 straight run, 52 arrived all healthy.
USPS tracking sux, they were shipped...