I recently ordered my first small flock – 4 pullets to be picked up from a reputable hatchery/farm specializing show and rare breeds in late March – and now I'm having a crisis over my selection of a Barred Rock. I picked breeds on the basis of cold hardiness, friendliness, suitability for...
I'm from Scranton, Pa.
I'm so new to chicken ownership, I don't own any yet. But I'm building my coop and run on days when it is not too cold.
Just this Christmas I ordered my pullets from Lancaster Fancy Fowl -- a buff orp, barred rock, Swedish flower, and EE to be picked up in late March...