BYC members in Massachusetts?

[farmgirlACE]

just sent you a pm

 

[windzbreezy]

Klems in spencer still has chicks

 

[scaryscorpion]

I have some Silkie roosters I'd like to rehome. Hatched Christmas week (almost 6 months) Mary Robbins bloodlines, gorgeous boys!. Asking $15 a roo. I'm in Abington. Pm me if interested. I also have pairs I'd consider letting go, but they're quite a bit more at $90. Thanks!

 

[RickyBobby]

I would like 3-5 chickens. People friendly, kid friendly, foraging capability, I live in RI so 4 season sustainable, free range on my 1/2 acre but also coopable. I know nothing about chickens. Fill me in folks! What kind of chickens should I get??

 

[danib]

I have Speckled Sussex, Australorp, Buff Orpington and Salmon Faverolle. All cold hardy, sweet and docile, don't mind confinement and good leyers even in winter. I researched for a couple of years before picking those breeds. I wanted breeds that could hndles the MA weather, lay well, be sweet to my kids, and not annoy my neighbors. This may also help you:
http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/which-breed-is-right-for-me.aspx
Good Luck

 

[Arielle]

I picked some of the same breeds for the same reason! lol

I have buff orpingtons and speckled sussex. My marans are wonderful too.

Are you looking to raise up chicks?? Playing with chicks helps create a bond. Or do you want to start with POL-- which is very hard to find.

To get 5 you might need to see what your local feed store is offering--- realize some stores are better than others and mislabel so KNOW what the chicks should look like.

We also like the Ameraucanas from Meyers.

 

[cluckcrazy]

Is anyone here from Hopkinton? If they are, can they tell me the chicken laws there? I'vebeen searching and haven't found one thing on the subject!

 

[windzbreezy]

My friend is from hopkinton and he cant because he live is a community with a comitty but you can in his tOwn because a street over a neighbor has them

 

[Arielle]

That is great news!!

 

[cluckcrazy]

YAY!!! Thank you for the help! I'm hoping to hear back from hopkintonma.gov about the chickens.