Hello all!
My husband and three kids have decided to add some chickens to our world. Eggs are a big plus but tick control is even bigger. Also with a big property it just sounds right to to have some chickens wandering around. I have been researching breeds, how-tos, coop plans, care and feeding, etc. for a few months now and feel pretty confident that we can keep them happy and safe.
With three kids around I have narrowed my "want" list to breeds that are kid-friendly and good layers, one pullet each of:
- Golden Laced Wyandotte
- Barred Rock
- Easter Egger
- Buff Orpington
- Australorp
Now the trick is trying to get them to my corner of the world at a reasonable price. Our local TSC in Bennington, VT still sells chickens but the breeds I would like to get are unsexed there and I don't want to have to figure out what to do with any roosters I come home with.
If any BYC members live in my area and would like to go together on a shipment from Meyers to split shipping costs, please let me know. I would love to work something out. I have a friend who would like to order two Barred Rock pullets but doesn't want to spend a fortune on shipping either.
Have a wonderful and blessed Easter!
-Melissa
Edited by LissaNY - 4/8/12 at 2:17pm
Stay-at-home mom to one son, two daughters ages 11, 9, and 7. Wife to a Control Systems Engineer. Pet momma to Gerbie the roly-poly gerbil, Jack the one-eyed cat, and six Barred Rock girls named Luca, Zebra, Rosalinda (Rosie), Cinna, Sadie and Esme. Someday I hope to have an Australorp that I can name Elphaba.
Stay-at-home mom to one son, two daughters ages 11, 9, and 7. Wife to a Control Systems Engineer. Pet momma to Gerbie the roly-poly gerbil, Jack the one-eyed cat, and six Barred Rock girls named Luca, Zebra, Rosalinda (Rosie), Cinna, Sadie and Esme. Someday I hope to have an Australorp that I can name Elphaba.
from Ohio. So glad you joined. Good choices. 
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