Just popping in to say hello after being MIA for a very long time. I won't ever be able to catch up with all the unread emails, so I'm not going to try. I've been commuting to ah hour-each-way job for some time now and it has cut into my online social life.
Still have waaaay too many...
I'm guaging interest in finding a buyer for a starter flock of salmon faverolles. I've got too many birds to care for due to a changing family situation. They're not hatchery stock but I don't know whose original lines they're from. All have been hatched by me in 2015, from parents that I bought...
MCC I remember reading that you can sit a water bucket inside an old tire in a sunny spot and it's supposed to absorb enough heat that the bucket doesn't freeze Haven't tried it myself.
I used to have blue Swedish Ducks. I really like them and would have them again if I had more room and time. Mine came from Metzer Farms hatchery and I will highly recommend them. They specialize in waterfowl.
They also have fast growing giant Pekins for anyone looking for meat ducks.
Dheltzel, those bulk bins sometimes show up used in Lancaster Farming classified ads. I've also seen a feed bin framed out of wood, sheeted with plywood and wrapped with coil stock to mouse proof it.
I have blue egg layers for sale. They're Ameraucanas from my late summer hatches who should start laying around February. Shoot me a pm if you want more info.
Welcome, Tim, I don't have the kind of chickens you're interested in, but I am nearby. Live in northern Dauphin county, work in Mechanicsburg
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Aurora dream I have hatching eggs, but I think we're not real close. I'm about 1/2 hour north of Harrisburg. My faverolles eggs are fertile. Not sure about the ameraucanas right now since the only roo in with them is older and I haven't seen any 'activity' from him lately.
Sally, don't they use old washing machines to make pluckers? You could probably find a used one pretty cheaply. Probably for less than buying a new motor.
Fisher lady those silver rock roosters are beautiful
I just reconnected with Wingstone on FB so I'll let her know to check in. I've...
Sally Sunshine the faverolles chicks that I got from you last summer turned out really nice. None were blue but i did get blue from their babies. Thanks! Did you daughter get to show her pullet before the ban on shows?
Its been a long time since I've posted. I've had a different job for a little over a year and don't have as much net time as before.
If anyone is looking for guineas, I'd make a good deal on some that I hatched earlier this summer. I've also got some nice salmon Faverolles from this summer...