Posts by CountryMom

We are starting our first hatch of the year.  I put in 33 Speckled Sussex and 6 Silkie eggs yesterday 2/1.  This is my first time hatching out my SS from my favorite roo.  I just love this breed.

Quote:Originally Posted by new2chooks Quote:Originally Posted by CountryMom I usually start with a bag of the starter medicated, but all my chickens are now fed Flockraiser.  Once my starter is fed out the chicks go...

I usually start with a bag of the starter medicated, but all my chickens are now fed Flockraiser.  Once my starter is fed out the chicks go straight onto Flockraiser no problem.  I have hens laying better than ever on this...

I've ordered a few times now over the past couple years from Ideal.  NEVER had an issue with customer service...in fact, every time I have called and placed an order they have been wonderful.  Just last week I placed my first...

I finally broke down and placed an order to ship out Feb 3rd.  Because I am just south of them I highly doubt I will have much issue with being too cold or in transit too long.  If it was cheaper to go pick them up I...

Beautiful Rooster James!I am not a fan of white birds, but sure could get a liking to these because of their breed!  So cute.  Love all the pictures.

Quote:Originally Posted by lildinkem joletabey:  Thank you.  Believe it or not, he doesn't make the cut around here.  That is why I call Faren, my "F" named birds are the back burner boys.   Their...

Ideal had a Duck special today...I think they have another one listed on their website under Weekly Specials.  They also have a Surprise Pullet Special.....as well as Male specials and st runs.  The pullet special is down to $2...

From an email I just received from Ideal.  Sounds like they had a major mess happen last night behind them.  Hope no one was hurt.  I traveled through Cameron with horses yesterday, but that was early afternoon. ...

Some breeders will sell you breeding stock also.  That would mean birds that were use to being in a breeding pen and not flighty birds from the flight pen.  Just make sure they are not year old breeders, but breeders ready to...