Posts by henrietta101

Do pures or cross bred pullets have a better life span of egg production?

I am wanting to get my first lot of pullets.  I am thinking of going a cross as my priorities are egg supply, temperament and one that will be good with very small children.  Which would you recommend?  Other breeds you...

I Am About To Buy My First Chickens.  I Can House Up To Five In My Size Coop.  I Am Only Wanting To Buy Two For Now Thinking That Once Their Egg Laying Drops I Can Buy More.  Is It Ok To Mix Ages?  I Amm Wanting To...

Most impressed:)

I was wondering more as a buyer.  I am after a cross breed pullet but want one young to have as a family pet and layer.  I want to be confident that I am not getting a boy though.  roughly what age should i be confident in...

what age can u tell the gender of a chicken?

Thanks for the posts.  I am finding building this coop is teaching me so much about woodwork/construction and design!  it is fun

Thanks for the replies.  I have found them very helpful.  I have taken lots of pics of the coop being built so I will have to post it in the coop section once finished.  I have found everyones help invaluable.

Yes I mean a door for the chickens to get into the coop.  He has built a lovely side door for my cleaning.  Sounds like mixed ideas.  Montana lady, yours looks like a flap door.  Is it made from timber?  Do they...

I am wanting recommendations for breeders close to or in Sydney Australia.  We are wanting Isa Brown or other good egg layers, or a rhode island red or australop.  Who is a good supplier?  Who should i steer clear of?