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Melissa Rennells replied to Michael B's discussion Anyone have a chicken plucker? in Micro Livestock
"Do you still have the plucker?
Are you still renting it out?"
Jun 10, 2013
Michael B posted a discussion in Soil Builders
Hi All,Im moving and because of that I will be selling some of my garden tools.  I have a chipper shredder and Compotumbler that can be seen…
Feb 18, 2010
Michael B replied to Roxanne F's discussion Organic feed in Mesa? in Micro Livestock
"I have never had a problem getting organic feed from Adens. I always call prior to the journey though."
Aug 24, 2009
Michael B replied to Roxanne F's discussion Organic feed in Mesa? in Micro Livestock
"Adens Hay Oasis 480.988.5015"
Aug 24, 2009
Michael B replied to Rachel's discussion Anyone interested in going in on an order of Meat Birds this fall? in Micro Livestock
"Great youtube videos on harvesting chickens.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4P229ArpZA&feature=channel_page

It is really nice to have the correct equipment when processing. Can be a pain otherwise."
Aug 10, 2009
Michael B replied to Michael B's discussion Anyone have a chicken plucker? in Micro Livestock
"I just mailed you. I always appreciate pointers."
Apr 21, 2009
Vanessa Rice replied to Michael B's discussion Anyone have a chicken plucker? in Micro Livestock
"skinning is ok but if are wanting to roast them skin is soooo much better. this last time we also halved our birds which was great as then we didnt have to eat a whole bird say on a week night."
Apr 21, 2009
Vanessa Rice replied to Michael B's discussion Anyone have a chicken plucker? in Micro Livestock
"I can help you with this as well."
Apr 21, 2009
Vanessa Rice replied to Michael B's discussion Anyone have a chicken plucker? in Micro Livestock
"you can email me at vanessacmatz@gmail.com sorry didnt get this till now was out of town. It is new and we have done turkeys chickens and ducks in it. the last batch we did was so quick and easy I have several pointers for you as well if you would…"
Apr 21, 2009
Michael B replied to Michael B's discussion Metal Culvert on CL in Water
"I will see him this evening. Thanks"
Apr 21, 2009
Rachel replied to Michael B's discussion Anyone have a chicken plucker? in Micro Livestock
"Wow, I've seen homemade pluckers before and they always look like a pain to build and like they take up too much room to store, this one is great. For $6, what an investment. I'm going to build one this summer. Thanks for posting this."
Apr 19, 2009
Rachel replied to Michael B's discussion Anyone have a chicken plucker? in Micro Livestock
"Vanessa Matz has one. Here is a link to her post on the board about renting it out:http://www.phoenixpermaculture.org/group/keepingchickens/forum/topi...
Keep us posted on how this goes. How many are you butchering?"
Apr 19, 2009
Michael B replied to Michael B's discussion Anyone have a chicken plucker? in Micro Livestock
"Here is an article on how to make a plucker fullsize.
http://thedeliberateagrarian.blogspot.com/2006/09/whizbang-plucker-...

Normally I just skin them."
Apr 19, 2009
Michael B replied to Sue Wefel's discussion How to tell if you have a Rooster? in Micro Livestock
"Listen for the crow. Cock a doodle doo."
Apr 19, 2009
Melissa Rennells replied to Michael B's discussion Anyone have a chicken plucker? in Micro Livestock
"here is a info on how to make your own using a drill and some other stuff $6.00 total cost http://www.homesteadingtoday.com/showthread.php?t=130787"
Apr 18, 2009
Melissa Rennells replied to Michael B's discussion Anyone have a chicken plucker? in Micro Livestock
"I will be looking for this information as well. There is a chicken plucker that can be purchased. I saw it in Backyard poultry. It's a whole process. The cones for the humane killing the scalding then the plucker it's self. It's gonna run around $2k…"
Apr 18, 2009
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