Thank you all for the warm welcome! I am in Western PA (Beaver County).
Yes, I am rather realistic about the rooster - I did not expect to buy a show bird, but I was hoping that he did not have any "mortal flaws" for an australorp, I can live with few imperfections. My hens are excellent...
Hello,
I thought I'd introduce myself - I just joined the forum today, though have been reading it for a little while. I am a new chicken owner - got my first chicks (from backyardchickens.com) last spring and currently have 14 hens (2 red sex links, 4 barred rocks, 4 australorps, 4 silver...