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wayland · Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 1171 Location: Campile. Wexford

Hi and welcome Egirl. I started incubating this year but all I seem to get is cockerels. Crying or Very sad

Trying to breed the ideal table bird I am Very Happy

Cheers.
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EGirl · Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Posts: 37 Location: Dublin, Ireland

Thanks Wayland. I'll be happy with live chicks, but will have to eat any cockerals. First time incubating and first killing etc. A bit nervous but determined to raise and prepare my own food, at least once.

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blowin · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:54 am Post subject:

Yep , the first time is quite an experience in a lot of ways . Certainly confronts you with a bit of hard reality and perhaps puts a different perspective on some things . I don't think anyone finds it easy so don't be shy if you need a bit of moral support when the time comes Wink

On a practical level it is good to have someone with experience explain and demonstrate the prefered method and preferably be on hand the first time . You might like to invite a PM from anyone who could help in this way Wink

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Sounds like you are moving ahead in leaps and bounds Very Happy

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admin · Site Admin Joined: 13 Dec 2006 Posts: 227

Within the spirit of this forum ( and to avoid my prosecution and its closure ) I should add as a general statement that any advice given assumes that the prefered method is within all the relevant Regulations etc , whatever they may be at the time of this deed which may or may not happen at some time in the future Wink

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We don't encourage anyone to break any laws but we are pragmatic enough to recognise that things happen .
If you know what I mean .

Thin ice comes to mind here ! I think I had better shut up ! Laughing

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EGirl · Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Posts: 37 Location: Dublin, Ireland

Noted Admin! Thanks Laughing

I'm just curious guys, no secret. I love my chooks and am finding the whole experience facinating. I grew up here in south dublin in a suburban 3 bed semi, nothing fancy. My Dad had kept ducks and hens in the garden when he was a lad, but that's the extent of our history in animal husbandry. He did teach me, by example, that if you have an interest, his is trains & bikes, you can amuse and delight yourself by putting some work and time into doing it, whatever 'it' is, well. I've always had a strong interest in all things biological, animal & medical, and read voraciously, so it seems natural to put some of the interest & knowledge to practical use.

I only wish I'd had such focus when I was studying and trying to find my niche in the world, but not ancient yet, so reckon I might have 30 or 40 years of doing what I want to, and meeting like minded people along the way.

Anyone interested in having a day in Dublin to assist with the slaughter and preparation of my birds, pm me and we'll arrange something when the time comes. Very Happy

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wayland · Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 1171 Location: Campile. Wexford

Dublin is not too far away from us. So perhaps myself and OH might be able to come and give you a hand if you need it.

Cheers.

P.S. Chooks are best gutted out side in a cross wind so pick a dry day. If you get my drift Wink

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