Recent content by Plantnerd

  1. P

    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    Anyone going to the show in Lebanon today?
  2. P

    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    That’s what keeps the world interesting. We all like different things. The Silkiies and Showgirls weird me out. Like little alien creatures.
  3. P

    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    I’ll let you know if I find some good quality birds. They are definitely worth a try. Worst case if you don’t like looking at them you’ll still end up with a chicken dinner.
  4. P

    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    I’m kind of into the weirdness of them. They are exceptionally hardy and immune to many diseases. They are a true dual purpose breed. They are good layers, easier to process, relatively quick growers, and the meat is of great quality. There are a lot of people who think they are fugly and refuse...
  5. P

    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    Transylvania Naked Necks AKA Turkens are in fact a breed. They are recognized by the APA in Black, Buff, Red,and White and there is a SOP for them. They are extremely hardy birds and handle the heat and cold very well. I have a friend in Montana who keeps them and they lay consistently through...
  6. P

    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    Welcome from Chester County.
  7. P

    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    Sand Hill doesn’t have Naked Necks so that is what I’d be ordering from McMurray if I don’t find another source. Do you think Sand Hill would have an interest in them if I could find good stock? I’d imagine they have their hands full and don’t know if they have room/time to take on another breed.
  8. P

    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    Thank you. That is very close to me. Do you have a name or contact?
  9. P

    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    Unfortunately most people, even in the trade, don’t know they are different plants. Many growers don’t even specify which variety they have. They might list Christmas Cactus on an availability and when you order them, you receive a mix of all three varieties. Things are becoming less reliable in...
  10. P

    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    I’m not familiar with them so thanks for the link. I may try contacting Sand Hill to see if I have anything they would be interested in. I grow a lot of things you can’t find in a grocery store. Bitter Melon, Callaloo, Python Beans, etc.
  11. P

    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    The 2 breeds I’m most interested in are Jersey Giants and Naked Necks. Next in line would be White Rocks and Black Australorps. I think I could manage all 4 of those breeds but it would be at a slower pace than what you are currently doing. I would only be hatching 100-200 per year but I believe...
  12. P

    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    Thank you for the work you are doing. Unfortunately, I don’t think most people have the dedication to do what it takes to do what you’re doing. So how does that work with you sending the chicks? Are you shipping day olds or hatching eggs? Are you line breeding his stock or do you have other...
  13. P

    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    The majority of the veg I grow have come from seed that has been passed down through family for generations. I meet a lot of gardeners in my job and have developed relationships with them and there is a constant sharing of these older varieties that you can’t really purchase through major...
  14. P

    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    If I do go the hatchery route, which is the most likely scenario, I will be using Sandhill and possibly McMurray. I know people who have birds from Sandhill and they are some of the nicest I’ve seen. I will be putting in an order with them in October/November unless I find a magical unicorn that...
  15. P

    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    I’m sorry for your loss. I know how hard that is. Thank you for the link. I’m not far from the Turkey Hill that was in the news the other day.
See more
Back
Top Bottom