So I have decided that I want to raise some birds for meat throughout the year. In the past I have purchased meat bird chicks from McMurray Hatchery. I have never had a bad experience with McMurray, and ordering from them has served us well, but I want to be able to hatch my own chicks for...
I am looking for hatching eggs for either Crested Cream Legbar or Isbar breeds.
I know many people have them and have seen many ads for them here; however, I would like them shipped from someone who is on the West Coast as I am.
I have had very bad luck with shipping eggs from back east...
I wasn’t sure where to post this, so I thought the general area was best.
I have come across something that I find extremely frustrating.
A while ago I posted a picture of my “Lavender” Orpington, asking what she was. She looks and acts just like a Lavender but she lays a blueish...
Does anyone who understands the chicken genetics calculator, know what the outcomes will be from a Gold Laced Orp rooster and a Lavender Orp hen?
Or if you have done this would you post a pic?
How would you balance the issue of having multiple hatch dates. I got over anxious and incubated two different batches of eggs. I have one group due to hatch 8 days before the other.
During lockdown, will it be ok for me to slip in and turn the younger group like three times a day?
How do Pheasant and Partridge taste? Are they an easy bird to raise, compared to a turkey or chicken? Can you eat their eggs? I know people hunt them, but have never tasted one myself. It would be a fun idea to raise pheasant for eating.
Hi there, just checking in and introducing myself.
My name is Maria and I am in the Pacific Northwest. I have frequently read posts on the forums here but have never gotten around to joining until today.
I have always really enjoyed this site and all the helpful and fun things I have...
Last spring we purchased a group of chicks from a local hobby breeder.
A little background on the breeder, he breeds pureblood rare and heritage breeds. We have been to his place many times and he has a very good set up and is very knowledgeable about the breeds he has.
We purchased two...