Recent content by Spifflove

They do fine in Texas. You have to have shade trees, and if you need a constant water source if you go on vacation. They are not as good as Mediterranean breeds but better than white rocks, speckled sussex, and buff orpingtons. You might consider buff minorcas which are great layers and...

I am still getting eggs. I am in a warm clime though; anyone in a cold climate still getting eggs?

I suppose I should have used a or a or some such.

Terry Auckie

I just have to sound a counter warning to beginners- Would you rather have that Opossum dine on a 5 dollar bird or a 100 dollar bird? Start with white rocks then trade up to the blue legs.

Its chicken pox. Harmless and will go away. https://www.backyardchickens.com/g/i/5564038/food/

Buford fought off a full-grwn Husky he did

Should be picture of the week.

I think she meant the Pekin.

Either they went to chicken heaven because it taste so good; or they were so disappointed they can't admit they dropped $100 a pop on blue legs.

Beauford: P.O.U.S. [Poultry of unusual size]

Buying a house on credit was the worst thing I could have done. Of course even if you are free and clear you still owe the local feudal lord his share of your crops.

I myself have decided to keep only sfh roos and some wellsummers [very dark egg] and leghorns [white egg]. I will save the sfh eggs for breeding and selling and eat the others.

Great deal! Do not refreeze after thawing.

Great job! We were thinking the same thing but you actually did it! I love the grow-out pens.