It sounds like there will be some poultry available for purchase. Anybody know who might be selling? I'm thinking of getting replacement chicks this spring, but if some good breeders will have stock there, I might take boxes/ crates with me and set up the brooder before I go...hate to miss an...
I would love to see a video of the 'skipping chickens'! Ha! I'm guessing you have already checked to make sure they don't have joint restrictions.
Showing my ignorance here, but what does the Welsummer SOP indicate for expected egg color and production level? And is there info available about...
Thanks to Jan for asking that question, and thanks for the response. As a newcomer, I don't have that broad perspective of what is going on with development of the breed.
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I don't know how to link to this from another thread, but Here's a message about the Poultry Expo being held in Westminster this spring:
The University of Maryland Extension will host the Mid-Atlantic Small Flock Poultry Expo on Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the...
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Do you have a sense yet for what you want? If you just want some brown egg layers, you could try your closest feed store. Our local Southern States is going to order chicks from Mt Healthy Hatchery for delivery in late March. It sounds like you can preorder chicks or buy a few in store...
I'm curious about Meyer, too. I'm just getting started and like the variety available from the larger hatcheries, but would love to support a local breeder improving stock.