I don't think the TSC's arrange them but I think they let you have them in their lots so that people buying chickens will come in to buy feed/waterers, etc. At least that's the case in this area.......
I just hatched my first batch of buckeyes. What surprised me was a few came out very light colored (almost yellow) and a few are very dark (almost all brown). Do they normally hatch out with that much color variation? Is there a way to tell early on the boys from the girls or do you have to...
I have a few hens who do the same thing. Despite the big row of nest boxes some of the hens fuss when another dares to lay an egg in their favorite place - it's like someone pounding on the bathroom door while your doing business, even if they don't need to go in themselves.
Maybe you could...
I've found Bourbon Reds to be the calmest & friendliest, but as Steve said above, they sure are curious so if you are trying to paint the barn you'll have to pen them up otherwise your next post will be "How do I get paint off my turkeys?"
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That's why I always check this site first when looking for something - the majority of people here take very good care of their birds. It's nice to know I'm not the only one who pampers my poultry - my neighbors thought I was crazy for all the $ I put towards it until they saw how big &...
This'll be fun.
Struttn1, I agree shipped eggs don't always get the best results but it's probably better than trying to ship poults - it's hard enough to keep them from comitting suicide in the brooder.......