I've only had chickens for about a year. Somehow, while obsessing over breeds online last year I came across a photo of some silver laced orpingtons and knew that was the breed for me. Of course, when I actually researched them I realized that I'd be waaaay upside down if I decided to add them...
I can't wait to get on board with this when I replace the breeding pair I lost....Thanks for all the hard work! This was the pullet. I loved her type....oh well.
My coop is very well ventilated and i live in a very arid climate...so I would be surprised if mold is an issue.. I also clean my coop weekly And replace bedding.. but will contact the state vet. Thank you
I have had chickens for about one year. While some were originally hatchery birds, all have come to me from private farms. I have now had 3 roosters develop tracheal rales (raspy breathing), but none of the other respiratory symptoms that I have read that are common with CRD. None of my other...
Genetics questions...
I am loving my chocolates and my silver laced chicks..I have seen some stunning silver laced chocolates out of Keith's Orps in Engand...Since i cannot afford to import some, will someone explain to me how I might start trying to produce this as a project? It is probably...
That's a hard one...Woyld you get them from the same breeder? If you could afford to buy a few extra from a different breeder that seems like it would be the best...always a crap shoot lol