Hello Everyone!!!
I am in Apex (near Raleigh) and am planning on raising and KEEPING (stupid racoons!) a small flock of Jersey Giants. I have a huge incubator (DIY freezer) w/ turner, so I can go with eggs, or I'd be happy with chicks too (brooder is ready & waiting). Does anyone know of...
I know this is late - hopefully it will help someone.
The sites you are looking at are geared towards incubating reptile eggs. Reptile egg incubation can range from 76F - 95F over the course of 3 to 9 months! Most reptile breeders don't blink at the proportional thermostat prices - in fact...
How do I find out about the swap in Danville? I am drooling over the blue copper marans & would love to buy a few! And my in-laws are close to Danville!
OK... I am a complete newbie and this site has been so helpful! I am trying hard not to go overboard. I have a homemade incubator - a converted, standard upright freezer - with way too much room for eggs! I am trying to convince hubby that chickens are a great idea, before my blue/splash Orp...
WoW!!! I am amazed at the responses this post has generated. Looks like I am living up to my "gotta have the most difficult to obtain" reputation! I don't mind attempting to hatch them out. I actually enjoy a good challenge. And from what I've read, these are worth the effort in temperament...
I have done my research, built a coop with attached fenced in yard, have plenty of free roaming space around the coop & attached yard.... Now I need my flock!
Hubby claims I always go for the hardest (fill in the blank) to find, and this is probably no exception. I'd like to find one roo & 4-6...