A well presented and interesting article. The findings in the article are largely consitent with my experiences of broodies. What's missing are observations of broodies sitting and hatching in secret nests, known or not by the keeper. I find it astonishing when I read about or see a hen assumed missing appear one day with a large group of chicks. I liked the fact that pullet mums are included. I've found pullet mums who often try to make nest away from the adults and the main coops, sit and hatch with reasonable reliability but didn't do as well when it came to getting the chicks to fledgling stage.
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Perris
Thanks Shad; good to read that it is consistent with your experience.
notabitail
Get one tank. Just one. Mealworm math adds up.
Burnt Brass Homestead
Yes, a construction/traffic cone (plastic cartoon, 5-gallon bucket, etc) can be used with modifications. However, the cones end up being too short once modifications are made to allow the chicken's body and head to fit through. Therefore the chickens can kick out if you do not hold them down (which slows the butchering process for us).
But don't get me wrong, I am one who is definitely in favor of repurposing things that already exist on the homestead. However, I personally would not purchase traffic cones to make chicken kill cones.
We wanted 4 to make the process go quicker with the large group of people we have to assist with the butchering. So, I purchased a roll of galvanized flashing for about $20, and made 4 kill cones that are deep enough that the chickens can't kick out. The galvanize cones look nice and cleans fairly easily.
Thank you for reading the article and providing your feedback
But don't get me wrong, I am one who is definitely in favor of repurposing things that already exist on the homestead. However, I personally would not purchase traffic cones to make chicken kill cones.
We wanted 4 to make the process go quicker with the large group of people we have to assist with the butchering. So, I purchased a roll of galvanized flashing for about $20, and made 4 kill cones that are deep enough that the chickens can't kick out. The galvanize cones look nice and cleans fairly easily.
Thank you for reading the article and providing your feedback
I don't understand how I missed this article.
No point in me trying to explain why I rate it 5 stars. Read it and you'll understand.
No point in me trying to explain why I rate it 5 stars. Read it and you'll understand.
DobieLover
Thanks, Shad!
I don't know how I missed this for so long.
I have believed for many years that chickens make what we might call emotional bonds. I have also read a little on Oxytocin and spoken to other chicken keepers who don't fall about laughing, or try to tell me I'm anthropomorphising, who recount some of the more extraordinary relationships they have observed in the chickens they care for.
There's a lot we don't understand about chickens which is very odd given we've been abusing them in just about every way imaginable for hundreds of years.
A good read I thought on an interesting topic.
By the way, I've found grooming is the fastest way to a roosters heart.
I have believed for many years that chickens make what we might call emotional bonds. I have also read a little on Oxytocin and spoken to other chicken keepers who don't fall about laughing, or try to tell me I'm anthropomorphising, who recount some of the more extraordinary relationships they have observed in the chickens they care for.
There's a lot we don't understand about chickens which is very odd given we've been abusing them in just about every way imaginable for hundreds of years.
A good read I thought on an interesting topic.
By the way, I've found grooming is the fastest way to a roosters heart.
fluffycrow
Thank you so much for reading the article! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed this topic, it truly does mean a lot
Perris
thanks for the feedback; glad you're finding the article useful.
You didn't mention enough about the digging and dirt shifting.
Being a subject close to my heart, naturally I gave 5 stars.
Being a subject close to my heart, naturally I gave 5 stars.
3KillerBs
Thank you. That means a lot to me coming from you.
microchick
Thank you Shadrach but it has so far a happy ending!
