Posts by silverchick

We bought 12 pullets this past April - they are now 7 months old & laying steady, large brown eggs.  Hubby says too many eggs...too much effort to sell the eggs ...too much to clean up after  ...blah blah...

Quote: Originally Posted by Funky Feathers  Obviously their birds are crap or they wouldn't need to steal pics of other people's birds for their site. actually I think pics get stolen because people lack the...

thanks for that bit of wisdome Pop ...something to think about ...never thogut of Craigs list - TY!

I do plan on adding a few Barred Rocks ..and my intentions for a rooster is to maintain a dual purpose flock - thanks for those suggestions!  I also do plan on getting my roo as a chick - TY!

I'm enjoying the comments!  TYVM!!

thanks folks ...yes, I am giving serious condsideration to a Welsummer roo ...a beautiful bird and sounds about right - thanks you the input

Quote: Originally Posted by Funky Feathers  Why would you support someone who is known for stealing pics from us??  Why don't you sue them for stealing your pics?  If they have used your pics for...

thanks ...I'm now thinking to order from Ideal Poultry ...there are good reveiws on the forum for them ...most of their birds are on waitlist right now but that is fine ...I'll probably order sometime May-June - thanks for your input!

efowl  has a good selection of current availability & free shipping on chicks ...have never bought from them so can't testify as to their service - if you do, please let us know     http://www.efowl.com/  

...Gertrude, Lulu & Beatrice come to mind ... as a kid we had  cows named Tilly & Hilda ...a goat named Dondi which I always liked ...