So I was just telling a family member about my plan for Buff Orphingtons and Black Australorpes (wrong spelling) as a dual purpose breed in Alaska. He informed me there is no such think as a true dual purpose breed. If I went that way, I would be unhappy with egg production, and the meat...
Everything I read about local hatcheries in the Valley are years old. Where is the best place to purchase orphington chicks in the Valley? Can't wait to start this adventure.
Hi! I just finished my set up on my new property outside of Wasilla Ak. Very excited about starting a chicken adventure. Any other Alaskans out there know the best place to purchase chicks? I'm wanting a straight run of Buff Orphingtons. I have gotten several catalogs but I am nervous about...