Looking to add a Pekin female to my flock. Currently have 1 male and 2 females, looking to add another young female. Would like one between 3-6 months old. Anyone know of a hatchery or a breeder I can find?
Would also be able to pick up from breeders near Lancaster, PA.
I added three Speckled Sessex chicks to my other 12 chicks on Friday. All my chicks are under two weeks old. One never really looked very good and passed away last night. Now another one is doing the same thing, not eating or drinking, very wobbly, and now just laying there. I tried Electrolyte...
My parents ordered two female Pekin ducks from Metzer Farm in CA and had them sent to me to raise them. I picked them up from the post office this morning and 5 tiny chicks were included in the box. I believe they were sent as warming chicks, but I need help identifying the breeds.
I ordered 3 Speckled Sussex pullets from my local feed store and picked up the chicks 4 days ago. They order from Cackle Hatchery. Since I am brand new to raising chickens, I need help identifying the chicks. I am pretty sure they are not Speckled Sussex. Can anyone help me identify the breeds?
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I bought my first chicks just a few days ago.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Currently I have 7 chicks.
(3) What breeds do you have?
I have two Barred Plymouth Rocks, two Buff Orpingtons, and 3 Speckled Sussex (at...