Hey John. It’s the first of 3 harvest days today at the school in Sagkeeng. 76 of our original 84 birds have made it all the way to the end. Thanks again for your guidance and help. Cheers!
The deaths were spread out...mostly aggression of other birds when we were struggling to get them outside into a bigger space due to weather. Our grade 8’s also rescued 2 birds from the flock who became injured along the way; the one with the bum leg wasn’t viable and had to be destroyed, but the one who hurt his wing recovered and moved to a local petting zoo last week. So, 6 deaths before harvest, which we were happy with, and managed to learn from along the way.
On nice weather days our family brings chicks out from their brooder to have playdates in their Suscovich tractor ☺️ Also, I recommend installing the Chicklift wheel system on the back of the tractor. It makes turning the tractor much easier for me.
Great update John. I’ve looked through all your moving chicks to pasture videos you’ve created through the years, as well as your pasture flock management content, but I have been missing any mention of how birds deal with wet grass I.e. morning and evening dew, as well as wet grass after rains heavy and otherwise. Is there a management technique one should keep in mind to these situations?
My cornish cross are exactly 2 weeks old today.....the largest (best guess) 15.7oz....smallest 11.4 again I didn't weigh them all.....does that sound good.....I'm feeding them county organics...whole grain, they're still eating starter ( until week 4)......I do give them some fermented feed 1cup 4 or 5 times a week...great video....I'm hoping to put them out between week 3 & 4 in their tractor...
I was not very consistent with recording weights last year, but at week 4, we averaged out to 23.5 oz per bird. They finished at 4lbs average dressed weight. This go around I'm adding a second feeder just so that there are no issues with access, as the largest was over 5.5lbs and the runt of the clutch was only 2.5lbs, and I think it was due to pecking order.
In our area gnats are a major problem. If the chicks do not have enough feathers to protect themselves and we do not pay close attention to weather and gnat pressure, it can be very hard on birds. We learned this the hard way!!!
Hey John, thanks for your content. I'm a new subscriber and I have a question for you: I integrated two flocks together. Now, one gets picked on by one of member of flock "A". Other than that, there is no fighting and the one only does it occasionally. Flock "B" stays in the coop and never leaves although they have a run. They stay separate. How long does that go on till they become one flock?
Hello 👋 sir. Thanks 🙏🏻 for the video’s just came across ur videos on pigs 🐖. Question u said you get a usda stamp on ur 🐷. I live in Columbus Ohio. 🆎 to help my kids start raising pigs trying to make it a business. We have a family member that her husband owns a restaurant close by us. An lots of friends to sell hole an half even cut up 🆙 piggies 🐷. But was hoping u could tell us what to do to get the USDA. Department to approve are pigs an what they do?? An how they go about it any information would be helpful thanks 🙏🏻 be blessed 😇
Hey John, I have a question. I live in the suburbs and my city only lets me have 3 chickens on a permit and they rarely give out the permits. How can I convince my council to allow this kind of thing in our backyards? (I have enough backyard btw) Edit: I also want to say that I can’t leave here for another 7 years because of my financial situation. This is why I want to convince them and not leave.
@@rickayers3150 And there is room? Turkeys sold locally are around 16-20lbs, or about 4-5x a chicken. I'd be hesitant to stock them that dense, but I've no first hand experience with turkeys, other than the wild turkey that lives in our bush.
A year ago I built 5 at 300 .00 each. This year 5 cost me 600.00 each. So I milled my own lumber and only used treated 2 x 4 on bottom skid rail and they came in at 250.00 a peace.
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Hey John. It’s the first of 3 harvest days today at the school in Sagkeeng. 76 of our original 84 birds have made it all the way to the end. Thanks again for your guidance and help. Cheers!
90% survival! Do you know what caused your fatalities?
The deaths were spread out...mostly aggression of other birds when we were struggling to get them outside into a bigger space due to weather. Our grade 8’s also rescued 2 birds from the flock who became injured along the way; the one with the bum leg wasn’t viable and had to be destroyed, but the one who hurt his wing recovered and moved to a local petting zoo last week. So, 6 deaths before harvest, which we were happy with, and managed to learn from along the way.
On nice weather days our family brings chicks out from their brooder to have playdates in their Suscovich tractor ☺️
Also, I recommend installing the Chicklift wheel system on the back of the tractor. It makes turning the tractor much easier for me.
Can you share where to find the chicklift system?
Personally I think this price is crazy. But it gives you a good idea of what it is- maybe you can find something similar cheaper
Thanks for this. Just found your channel looking for A-frame tractor plans.
Great update John. I’ve looked through all your moving chicks to pasture videos you’ve created through the years, as well as your pasture flock management content, but I have been missing any mention of how birds deal with wet grass I.e. morning and evening dew, as well as wet grass after rains heavy and otherwise. Is there a management technique one should keep in mind to these situations?
Thanks JS. Valuable information from a quality value farmer. Trying to time weather anymore just stinks. April here was brutal.
thank you for sharing,I wonder if uneven efforts can be used this way, especially in hilly areas.
Great information! Thanks for taking the time to share!
My cornish cross are exactly 2 weeks old today.....the largest (best guess) 15.7oz....smallest 11.4 again I didn't weigh them all.....does that sound good.....I'm feeding them county organics...whole grain, they're still eating starter ( until week 4)......I do give them some fermented feed 1cup 4 or 5 times a week...great video....I'm hoping to put them out between week 3 & 4 in their tractor...
I was not very consistent with recording weights last year, but at week 4, we averaged out to 23.5 oz per bird. They finished at 4lbs average dressed weight. This go around I'm adding a second feeder just so that there are no issues with access, as the largest was over 5.5lbs and the runt of the clutch was only 2.5lbs, and I think it was due to pecking order.
This is awesome John, thank you!
In our area gnats are a major problem. If the chicks do not have enough feathers to protect themselves and we do not pay close attention to weather and gnat pressure, it can be very hard on birds. We learned this the hard way!!!
Hey John, thanks for your content. I'm a new subscriber and I have a question for you: I integrated two flocks together. Now, one gets picked on by one of member of flock "A". Other than that, there is no fighting and the one only does it occasionally. Flock "B" stays in the coop and never leaves although they have a run. They stay separate. How long does that go on till they become one flock?
Where do you get your white 10' X 14' tarp? The only one I can find costs $60 on Amazon!
Nice Farmer John!
Thx for the knowledge given.....well done. Will provide the best quality meat in times to come..... trust me!
Hi, I just got chicken’s for the first time and they are two weeks old today. The weather is hot so when can I take them outside in a coop?
Great video. Thanks
Hello 👋 sir. Thanks 🙏🏻 for the video’s just came across ur videos on pigs 🐖. Question u said you get a usda stamp on ur 🐷. I live in Columbus Ohio. 🆎 to help my kids start raising pigs trying to make it a business. We have a family member that her husband owns a restaurant close by us. An lots of friends to sell hole an half even cut up 🆙 piggies 🐷. But was hoping u could tell us what to do to get the USDA. Department to approve are pigs an what they do?? An how they go about it any information would be helpful thanks 🙏🏻 be blessed 😇
Hey John, I have a question. I live in the suburbs and my city only lets me have 3 chickens on a permit and they rarely give out the permits. How can I convince my council to allow this kind of thing in our backyards? (I have enough backyard btw)
Edit: I also want to say that I can’t leave here for another 7 years because of my financial situation. This is why I want to convince them and not leave.
Write a letter to your local paper lol
What is the measurement of your brooder? Thanks
How many broad breast commercial turkeys would you recommend in your tractor design? I bought your book and built one.
I have run 15
@@rickayers3150 And there is room? Turkeys sold locally are around 16-20lbs, or about 4-5x a chicken. I'd be hesitant to stock them that dense, but I've no first hand experience with turkeys, other than the wild turkey that lives in our bush.
Please can you tell me how to make a double yolk egg? What kinda chicken gonna do it?
Usually young chickens make double yokes from my experience
@@michaelripperger5674 oh thank you😍
Come back John we miss you
Cuál es el costo del plano de esas instalaciones. Incluye su envío
Love that shirt
Thanks Myia
Why do u put that banana for??
Am 21 and am saving money to start this Bussiness and i wll really do it
Baba Booey! Baba Booey!
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It now costs about 400$ to build one of your tractors now. Show stopper.
Cost me $600!
One tractor...? Whew.
What was the cost before now?
A year ago I built 5 at 300 .00 each. This year 5 cost me 600.00 each.
So I milled my own lumber and only used treated 2 x 4 on bottom skid rail and they came in at 250.00 a peace.
Highly recommend watching additional build videos by others that built his design before diving in. Many if their recommendations are priceless!
I quit buying framing lumber. I deconstruct 8 ft pallets that I get for free. I have to think more about engineering and design but I save hundreds.
We're impressed by your incredible content and the impact you've made on your viewers. Your passion for farming aligns perfectly with our brand's mission.
We'd love to discuss a potential collaboration to promote our innovative farming solutions. Let's connect and explore how we can work together to benefit both our audiences.
Looking forward to hearing from you! 🌱🚜
Hope you're doing good buddy, don't forget to take your ivermectin every week :)
I’ve tried multiple times via your website to find out where my order is and have had no response. I’d appreciate it if you you would email me back.