Hi Adrikeen, I grew up in Pike Creek, DE, just a few miles from Newark. I noticed you have a Delaware Blue Hen. I've been looking for one or two (I'm also a U of D grad). Where did you find one? Thanks.
Thank you all so very much - hands down the warmest welcome I've ever received on a forum! I'll post some picks of the ladies and their coop soon. Thanks again.
Hi Exoticpoultry, I noticed in previous posts you were planning to continue the Delaware Blue Hen line. I'm a native Delawarean and U of D grad now living in Smyrna, GA. I'd love to add a true blue or two to my flock of 5. Please let me know if you or anyone you know has any available. Thanks...
Hi Shardrach,
Thanks. Indeed, predators abound. Had a close encounter with a hawk the other morning while I was out with our flock. Luckily, our White Leghorn, Helga, let out the warning call that sent the girls running for cover and I was able to jump up and startle the swooping raptor. All...
Hi All, I’m new to the BYC forums and fairly new to keeping chickens. So just doing a quick intro here.
We have 5 hens - a Plymouth Barred Rock, Rhode Island Red, Easter Egger (laying blue eggs), Buff Orpington and White Legorn. We’re a family of 4 with 2 dogs and we love our girls. They’ve...