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Does anyone know of a flock swap in the Asheville area?

Thanks Bee. So you have had good experience with the white rocks, and the black australorps? What about Sussex or Barred rocks? If I am maintaining a 15 hen flock do you think I will need to bring in another breed for broody, or do I have a good chance with those breeds, with that many hens?

Initially I was thinking to use Silver Laced Wyandotte. As far as the number goes, I am thinking of maintaining a 15 hen flock. Now of course that will fluctuate with hatches and what not. I currently have a white rock and a black australorpe that are good broody hens, and great mothers...

I am looking to expand my chickens a little to create more of a sustainable system. I have owned a variety of chickens throughout the years and have come to the conclusion to settle on one breed. Now here is my take, and please correct me if I am wrong in my thinking. I want a single breed...

Hello all! I haven't posted very much, if any. Love reading all the posts through out this website, and continue to learn a lot. I have had chickens now for 5 years. Absolutely love them. I live in Asheville, I own a little piece of land with a dozen chickens and a large garden. I was...

Thanks for the advice everyone! One more question. Is there a rule of thumb as to how many toms per hen ratio? Here is my thought process on the situation. I am simply going to build a small pen for them. One big enough to house 6-10 turkeys with room for nesting. I plan on getting them, and...

I have recently debated on expanding my little homes operation of 20 chickens and some quail. I have gone back and forth between turkey's and goats, and have finally landed on the the next logical move would be turkeys. I have been doing plenty of research, and have narrowed my breed down to a...

Hello all. First time I have posted. Avid reader of the forum. It seems I may possibly have an issue. My flock consisted of 2 black australorps (around a year), 2 silver laced wyandottes, 2 buff orpingtons, 2 White Rocks, 1 RIR, and 1 Silver Laced Wyan Rooster. Last Thursday I lost one of...