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Baby Chickens for Sale in Haddam, Connecticut

Baby Chickens for Sale in Haddam, Connecticut

13 thoughts on “Chicken Butchering Day!!”

WARNING!!!!

If you get grossed out easily, then I suggest that you do not continue…but if you don’t, then keep reading!… (or skip to the end and read about (and see the pictures of) making applesauce!!)

On Saturday, we butchered 35 meat chickens in 3 1/2  hours!! It was a lot of fun…but a little cold.    Daddy took care of the heads, wings and legs. Jessie, Lyssa and Annie skinned them and Suzanna and Cassie gutted them. At the end we all cut up the pieces and bagged them. Bekah and Charissa were our photographers!!    Here are a few pictures…

~Jessie bringing them to daddy for the first step!!

~Daddy using the air hose to separate the skin from the meat.

~Lyssa (in blue) and Annie (in pink) skinning them.

~Some thing exciting over there?!

~Okay, some thing REALLY exciting over there!!

~Me (Suzanna) doing my favorite part…gutting!!

~Charissa and Daddy cutting the wings and legs off.

~Cassie, gutting them (with Annie in the background carrying two chickens).

~Lyssa showing Annie how to skin them.

~Jessie, Lyssa and Suzanna rinsing the chickens.

~Annie skinning. (I’m not sure what Cassie is doing ).

 

~Cassie reaching for the knife…and me holding a part of a chicken.

~Cassie rinsing a chicken.

~How long can the intestines go?!?!  (Suzanna)

You might notice that it looks like we are all disgusted…but we are actually squinting in the sun!!   

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Now here are some pictures of the apples we did this last week.  35 gallon bags of sliced apples for the freezer and LOTS of apple sauce!! So far we canned 67 quarts, but we still have lots more to do!!!  : )

~All the apple cores (from only the first day), over 200!

~The leaning wall of Appleton!!

~A mess!!

~Apple men!!

~Some of the finished applesauce!!

Cassie is going to get on here in a little bit…so I better move!!!  

 

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Chicken Butchering Day!!

Baby Chickens for Sale in Haddam 
CT

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We have many Rare Chicken Breeds for sale in Haddam Connecticut, including Sussex Chickens, Welsummer Chickens, Turken Chickens and more. Be sure to check out the Bargain Specials, as you can combine different egg layers in smaller amounts and buy as an assortment. Haddam Connecticut also has poultry equipment for sale, game chickens for sale in Haddam Connecticut, bantams for sale, ducks for sale, geese for sale, turkeys for sale, guinea for sale, peafowl for sale, pheasant for sale, chukar partridge for sale, bobwhite for sale, many different breeds of baby chicks for sale in Haddam CT.

Baby Chicks For Easter in Haddam, Connecticut

Thumbing through a baby chickens for sale in Haddam Connecticut catalog is a yearly traditions in many houses. My kids and I eagerly await the Murray McMurray Hatchery catalog. We love looking at all the cool and different chicken breeds available. Catalogs are free so head on over to their site and request one if you are interested. Baby Chickens for Sale in Haddam 
CTTypically hatcheries online offer both standard breeds and bantams. Bantams are fun hardy little chickens, they lay tiny eggs that kids especially love collecting. Bantams typically weigh less than 2 pounds when full grown. Just like ordering anything online there are pros and cons to ordering baby chicks online. Pros of buying baby chicks in Haddam Connecticut * Big Selection - If you are wanting a large variety of different chicken breeds and egg colors, you will find the best selection at an online hatchery. * Both Bantams and full sized chickens available * You get to choose what sex you want. If you want a mixture of both male and female then choosing a "straight run" will save you money and you will get a mixture of male and female chicks. You can also choose all males or all females too. * Weekly specials. Hatcheries have sales on chicks, you are likely to get a good deal if you are flexible with the breeds you are wanting. Cons of buying baby chicks in Haddam Connecticut * Order early to get the best selection. Certain breeds sell out fast, sometimes as early as 6 months in advance of shipping! If you are wanting a certain breed it's best to order your chicks in the fall before their orders sell out.

Baby Chicks Care in Haddam, Connecticut

Quantity - you must order a certain number of chicks. Typically hatcheries will require you buy a minimum of 25 chicks at a time. The number is necessary for the chicks survival during shipping. All 25 chicks are put in one small box without heat. They are crowded in the box and produce enough body heat to arrive in good shape. * The wait - If you choose to buy chicks from a feed store you will have them the same day but if you choose to go with a hatchery you have to wait until they are ready to ship and then wait for the chicks to arrive. Ordering baby chicks online in Haddam Connecticut is easy and has always been a very pleasant experience of me. It can be a little frustrating waiting for the chicks but it's so worth the wait. When the post office calls and you hear all those little "cheeps" or "chirps" in the background you'll know the wait was worth it! How to Care for your new baby chickens in Haddam, Connecticut Baby chicks are very adorable and tough to withstand, but it's ideal to plan for their arrival before you obtain them. Prepare first by compiling not only the appropriate materials, however also the proper expertise to take care of them. Raising baby chicks is fairly easy, you merely should supply them with the following: A clean as well as warm and comfortable habitat Lots of food and also water Focus and also love Environment Your environment could be a straightforward box, fish tank, pet cat service provider, or guinea pig cage. Line it with old towels as well as coverings (without loosened strings!) to start, and after a couple of weeks make use of straw over paper. Note: Avoid using just newspaper or other sandal surface areas-- or your chicks legs could expand misshapen. You likewise need something to dish out food and water in, such as a chicken feeder and also water dish from the feed shop, or a pickle jar lid for food and also a pet bird water dispenser from an animal store. Additionally, as the chicks get older you could present a perch into the environment to get them educated on setting down. Warmth To keep your chicks heat you should give them with a warmth resource. This can be as straightforward as a 100 watt light bulb in a reflective clamp style light from a hardware store, or an infrared reptile heat light bulb likewise work effectively (my suggestion). Chicks need this warmth 24/7 until their downy fluff is replaced with plumes (which can occupy to 2 months). The newly hatched require a temperature level in between 90 and also 100 levels, and every week this could be minimized by roughly 5 degrees approximately. The warmth source should get on simply one side of the cage to permit chicks a variety of temperature levels. The chicks are your best thermometer- if they are concealing in the contrary edge of your heat lamp, you should reduce the temperature. If they are surrounding each various other under the warmth (not simply cuddling), you have to put some heat. House cleaning Cleanliness is key and also it keeps your chicks healthy. Make certain to alter the bed linen usually and also constantly supply tidy food as well as water Food and also water. Chicks expand very quickly which calls for a lot of tidy food and also water. Supply sufficient in any way times and also examine usually to prevent thirsty and hungry chicks. Chick food is different than grown-up chicken food, and also it can be found in both medicated and non-medicated selections. Feed chick food for the initial 2 months, then switch over to a grower food (~ 17 % protein) for another 2 months, and afterwards to a slightly lower protein feed or a level feed (if you have levels). Dirt Some chicks prefer to get a running start on taking filth baths, while others won't occupy that task up until they are older. If you have the area in your chick enclosure, introduce a tray of sand or dirt for them to wash in. Attention and love There are a few benefits to spending time with your chicks. Firstly, they will probably bond with you and also not escape as grownups. Second, if you analyze your chicks daily and also see their habits, you can capture health problem or other troubles previously. Watch out for wheezing, limping, or other undesirable indications. Be sure to additionally check out their poop, as diarrhea can lead to matted feathers and also blocked cloaca. Lastly, it is necessary to watch out for social concerns, such as the smallest chick obtaining badgered. Empty nest disorder So your chicks are currently totally feathery and also its time for them to leave the safety and security of your residence and move outside into a coop. Check out our section on chicken coops to find out more regarding coops and proper coop environments.
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