Thank you so much for all the info! There is a lot to consider there.
I plan on building a couple tractors that can handle 25-50 birds each. Move them every day or so. So not completely free range, but fresh air, bugs and whatever grass they will utilize, will do them good I think. (I just...
Please educate me!! I am still quite unfamilliar with chicken "slang"... what specifically is a broiler? What is a Ranger?Can you breed/cross your own? What breeds?
Dark Corninsh roo on (partridge or barred) rock hens? Would this be similar to the broiler crosses sold commercially?
What...
Thank you all for your advice. Reading some other posts, I'm glad that some have had success with late fall/winter. I just don't think its for us. I do have some great plans drawn up for a tractor for the spring. Pasture and warmer weather would definatly make this a better adventure. (and...
Well, I suppose this will be a long post as it will have to include a bit of an intro, some upsetting lessons that I am currently learning, and some questions. I have to say that BYC is an incredible forum and I hope to spend some time getting to know all of you!
I raised my first ever flock...