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My lemon cuckoo orpington is the friendliest of my small flock. My all time best though was a Speckled Sussex, RIP.

Wow Krista, two a day! Your flock is the same size as mine. My hens get a lot of Kale from our garden, and I am wondering if this might have the same effect that spinach does? I am going to cut out the kale for a while and see if that helps. If it does I will let you know.

I'm from Marstons Mills, and must say that there are not too many breeders on Cape Cod, but check craigslist and you can find just about anything. I found Lemon Cuckoo Orpingtons at very reasonable prices from a lady in Derry N.H.

Hey Dankydo, Have not been on in a while, but just saw your post. I have two LCO's and they are my favorites. They are by far the friendliest of my little flock. I have buff brahmas and buff orps, but the LCO's are the first to run up and greet you, and will come over and watch you when...

Just got my second soft shell egg today, and am wondering what the cause is. The eggs are normal sized, but the shell is soft, with a paper like feel. They don't break open or leak, but they collapse if you squeeze it at all. The hens have access to oyster shell every day, and eat layer feed...

Have looked at photos until my eyes hurt and can't decide between light brown leghorn or Welsummer. She is 12 weeks old.

Does anyone know of hatcheries or breeders who sell Orpington, Sussex or Brahma started pullets? McMurray has buff orps, but not the others.

I have a speckled sussex 15 weeks old who is very lethargic, and also seems to have a crustiness around her eyes, so they appear half open at times. When I take her out of the coop, she wants to sit in my lap and sleep, or will just nod off standing up. Any ideas or remedies would be welcome!

Thanks Kelly, those photos (and site!) are great. I also loved the photos of the deer and turkeys, as I have a home in Sugar Hill N.H. and we get both all the time. I cant imagine what my chickens will make out of them when they get bigger and go out!

no luck on the photos, but the feathering makes sense. Thanks

I have one pair of buff orpington and another of speckled sussex, and I am concerned because they are very ragged in appearance at two weeks of age. They are lively and growing, but look nothing like the fluffy babies of a week or so ago. These are my first chicks, so I just dont know what to...

Hey DrewsChicks, I am a midcape res. also, and new to all this. Welcome to the site, and hope to hear more from you!

Welcome, I live in Sugar Hill part time.

Thanks for all the great info. I will have to get out and ask some knowledgeable folks at TSC and Agway etc. I have a feeling I may end up going through Meyers or someone like them who will ship a small amount of chicks. There is a local poultry club that meets once a month, and I plan to go...

Thanks debid, that gives me another option. I will check with my local co-op. Sexed pullets might be the way to go.

Thanks for the info "kacklinkelly", I will definately ask if a calendar is available. On my last stop at Tractor supply I asked a young lady what type of chicks they carry, and she said "the fluffy yellow ones". Oh well, live and learn.

In the spring I plan to start raising a small flock ( 6 or so) of chicks, and will probably look to a Tractor supply or feed store for so small an amount. I am curious as to what types of chicks these places usually carry. Any chance they would have buff orpingtons?

Thanks, sounds like good advice.

Just joined today, after looking over the forum. I live in Mass., and at present have no chickens. My plan is to start out with three buff orpingtons and three australorps after the holidays. I want layers that are friendly, docile, fairly quiet and not great fliers. Since they will be pets...