Oh thank you. What I am planning is to have layers and chicks. I'm just getting started though and will need to build a bigger pen. Right now there are 2 hens and 3 roosters in an 8X10 space. I just gave away two of the Reds and hope to give away one more. I know I only need one with the two...
I have roosters who are either Production Reds or RIR's. I think.
My hens are Black Jersey Gaints. What can I expect if the two breed. If I allow them to breed am I making a mistake or could it turn out well? I am new to chickens as I was planning to raise only ducks.
Just for the record I...
Oh my. I suppose it could be a goose. But I did order a hatchery choice duck. He was the smallest when they came but is now the biggest. Bigger even than the Rouens. I ordered from Ideal Poultry. Thanks for the I.D. on the roosters. I'm very grateful.
I have ten ducks. Nine are rouen ducks and one that was a hatchery choice and I do not know what kind it is. I also have the warmer roosters that were sent in the box and need to know what kind they are. I would be grateful for any help identifying them as the hatchery did not send the breed...
Hi there.
In my title I use the word newbie not only because I'm new here but because I'm new at raising poultry. I have ten four week old ducks and seven chicks. The chicks were sent by Ideal Poultry as warmers and are roosters. I purchased two Black Jersey hens last week at a local feed store...