You have been on BYC as long as I have been keeping chickens and I was on BYC at the start but have been inactive for years. I'm expecting an order(of 26) from Murray McMurray. I'm excited and nervous about shipping in the cold. It's been many years since I ordered this many. I'm getting a few...
TRIED AND TRUE-(29 years)Easter Eggers for dependable year round laying and beautiful eggs. White silkies for(6 years) mommy hatchers of any eggs...cuteness and snuggles.
Hello, I've found that feeding fine crushed dry oatmeal or oat brand definitely helps ward off and stop pasty butt in new chicks. Pasty butt can be a killer if not addressed. I really hate cleaning it. It's stressful for the babies. 😔
Speckled Sussex go Broody and won't leave you alone. Astrolorps (I have some ordered)are probably the best layers. I've enjoyed Barred Rocks. Good layers and calm. Lynn
Lynn Grigg here, originally from Winston-Salem NC. Scot and I retired and moved to the middle of nowhere in - the dead center of Virginia. I've been keeping at least five chickens for about 29 years. I have a couple large scary COLD orders coming this month. Some to keep, some to sell (I hope)**...
I ordered from Murray McMurray in 2024 and got a Black Star hen that feathered out a dusty blue lace. She lays medium brown eggs very dependable. She's gorgeous. Lynn Grigg