You know, I hadn't thought about ordering eggs and honestly didn't even consider it an option. My main concern with ordering chicks online was that I might find one dead upon arrival. That just makes me cringe.
Good to know! Thank you for that feedback. I'm looking for a good meat and layer and heard Orpingtons were the way to go. I had Reds and Bantams before since we were mostly just in it for eggs and pets for the kids. But now, and looking at the potential for inflation, I have to realistically...
Back in action here in Walkertown, NC. Life changes moved me from the Raleigh area to the Triad and I'm starting a small flock again. Now I live in the county and am allowed roosters! So excited! Our property isn't too big, so I'm keeping the flock to 10.
I'm trying to find Buff...
Hello! I'm in the Winston-Salem area and looking for Buff Orpingtons. I'm trying to find them locally instead of buying and shipping online. Northern NC covers a very large area ;). Are you close to the WS area at all?
About a week ago, our Rhodebar was being pecked at by some other chickens in the flock. We had noticed that she was keeping herself hidden for a few days. The others were chasing her from a favorite nesting spot and my husband said she just fell over as if she were paralyzed. He thought she...
This is my pretty Orpington boy but needs a new home since I can not have a Roo. Any suggestions? I've been told to sell him but I just want him to have a good home.