I am very interested in starting to breed chickens to sell for this spring. I do not know what breeds are in demand in my area (Indiana). I really would like to get a couple of Welsummers from http://www.whitmorefarm.com/ but I cannot get over the cost of shipping them to me. Any other suggested...
I just recently got 6 new baby chicks. I would say they are about 1-2 weeks old now. However, one chick in particular (black australorp) is having problems. Her name is Betty, but we call her gimpy because ever since we have had her she has had a bad leg. She cannot seem to be able to tuck her...
I just purchased my first chicks last night! I got 6 chicks: 2 buff orpingtons, 2 black australorps, 1 white leghorn, and 1 ameraucana. I'm nervous about the leghorn because I have heard that they can be very skittish and mean to the other chickens. What are your opinions on the leghorns and the...