Recent content by dorkingflock

Thank you all for your answers, very helpful. I still have plenty of time before I start, I'm just getting antsy. Sounds like my biggest mistake would be starting with too many chickens, so if I build for the largest conceivable number and start with a small flock that doesn't affect the size...

Thank you for your reply=]=] I'm uncomfortable with genuine free-range, but if I can get away with one flock and not need to seperate them into two they have just under an acre to roam. Slow increases are fine, but since we haven't moved yet and I have plenty of time to plan I want to have my...

Georgia- I keep forgettig our winters are considered wussy by Northerners=]=]=] I thought breeding programs were to avoid "bottle necking"? I'm trying to be responsible and read about the proper care of heritage breeds, but genetics makes my head hurt. Which is why I figured rolling was ideal...

I'm still in the planning stages, but want to have 2 Dorking flocks so I can use the rolling method to keep new birds coming in. Assuming the majority of new chickens will be culled at seven months should I still allow 4 square feet per bird in the coops? I don't want to have too much space in...