I want to start breeding selectively, but I am thinking of hatching chicks out every 10 weeks or so. How would you keep up with who was hatched out when? Or just put the littles in a pen together and separate them out once they mature some. Thoughts?
I have a great little laying Barred Rock hen for sale or trade. She is a wonderful forager and a very consistent layer, but I have a mixed flock and she is too bossy to my younger hens for my liking (as I plan to be raising more youngsters very soon).
I bought her for the same amount that I...
Thank you! He is find everywhere else, but there. :/
What would you all say he is mixed with? Looks to be a second or third generation of breeding the mixing out. Wondering if I can ever get 100% silver laced out of him.
What is the main difference in still egg incubators and the others that are on the market? I'm looking for a simple inexpensive incubator for 12 eggs or less. If they are really cheap, I wouldn't care to buy two. I've found one at McMurray that holds 6 - has anyone used it?
I'm planning to attend! I'll have 2 RIRs hens that are laying now or possibly 2 Black Sexlink Hens that are laying now - they are under a year old. Looking to trade for Silver Laced Wyandottes that are also laying as well as a light Brahma roo or silver laced Wyandotte Roo.
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I would not buy hatchery silkies. When you do start raising nicer ones, the lesser quality ones will be breeding too and will dilute your good stock unless you keep them permanently separated. I would recommend you find a local silkie breeder or find a nearby chicken swap event and get...