Recent content by Silverado

Quote: From what I can tell (without using a scale) he's about 5-6lbs. I'm really not willing to part with him at this point as both roosters seem to be getting along.

Quote: So the second one is more of a "cross"?

Both of these Roo's are 6 months old. We were only supposed to get ONE rooster of the 6 Speckled Sussex, but as statistics usually wins in the end, we ended up with two. My question is, do both look like straight Speckled Sussex roosters? The only other breeds we ordered were 2 Wyndottes, AND 6...

Yes, about 11 weeks ago we received 14 baby chicks because we were going to be more self reliant, eat better, and just plain feel better. Wow, did we not know what we were in for! No wait...don't misunderstand, it's been a blast! Though I find it odd that I want to cancel my TV subscription now...

Quote: I would be interested in a grower recipe if you have one. Thnx

SO it will really handle 14-20 chicks? And if so, how long. (Chickens)

Quote: Does anyone have any pics of vents like this?

Yeah, I know what you're thinking, "Another greenhorn, sheesh!" So here's my story. I live in Massachusetts and my wife and I have been considering a backyard flock for about two years so we haven't made this decision lightly. But over the past few months, we decided to take the plunge and...