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Thank you so much that was extremely helpful! I appreciate you answering the question and simplifying it for me. It's difficult to pick out the correct information when there is so much of out there and some that is contradictory. You have definitely helped in my learning!
I'm so sorry to hear that. Ugh that pisses me off so much. They are living creatures! They should be treated with more care than what they are. And there should definitely be better policies in place for them. I live right outside of Athens, OH so I know the feeling. I was calling the hatchery...
I was not under the impression they were pure bred so I'm glad to know there isn't truly such a thing.
I also have heard that a few times that getting them from a breeder will ensure that they are in fact ameraucanas but I have also read of people who believed they were getting just that from...
I know this has been asked a million times but I honestly cannot find a definitive answer out there about how to identify an ameraucana chick versus an easter egger chick, can anyone help me with this? I have seen so much contradictory information I don't even know what to believe.
Anyone...
I was thinking of getting some silkies too! They are so precious.
Yours are absolutely adorable!!!! I love that yo got two that aren't the same color. And I am curious about the barring as well. Hopefully you'll post pics when she gets older.
Even though I don't have silkies I have 11...
Oh that's wonderful to hear! And too funny! Thank you for sharing that, makes me feel better too!
Oh that's a good trick I will be watching out for that! And I think I read the cockerels have more white on their chest than the pullets do.
Even though I didn't post this thread this is still...
I have ten SS straight run also. I left mine alone for a few days as well and now I'm going to start get them accustomed to seeing me and hopefully they'll warm up to me.
From what I've read thus far, just letting them know you're there so they get used to seeing you and hearing your voice. If...
Thank you very much for all the info much appreciated!!! I must have overlooked the hatch dates because I was on my phone but I found them. I'm glad you're experience was so good!!! I ended up ordering a few. Hopefully I will have a positive and easy experience as well.
Can I ask which chicks...
Hahahaha that's totally understandable. I'm so interested just don't know where to start. This is great though!
Oh ok wow it sounds so fascinating. I definitely want to go! Now I just gotta talk the hubby into it lol.
Yeah I'm sure it's not difficult to find that area is pretty open. Thank...
I was thinking of ordering from them but they don't give specific dates, did they contact you to let you know when yours would ship? And how quickly did you get your chicks?
I live in Albany, so not too far from Marietta. I'm very interested in going to this, but am new to the world of poultry. Can you tell me what I should expect a bit? and is this open to the public as well? Thank you so much
These are so incredible. I will be sharing your photos with the hubby as soon as he gets home!!!! Thanks for posting these! You've definitely got a lot of people excited for more projects and of course more chickens haha.
Puppy pads! Dang it that is brilliant! I did not even think of that and I have some extra lying around. I have straw down currently so we will see how well that goes for the first few days. Thanks for sharing that tip
Love your enthusiasm! It's so sincere! Also your brooder and perch looks amazing. So happy all your chicks are doing great!!! Very encouraging! Just picked mine up about an hour ago and they're already showing their colors. Lots of personality in this bunch! Haha
Keep up the good work and the...
Well that's good to know. I was getting worried. Seems so silly for it to take that long. I would have just gone to get them myself if I didn't have a 3 month old. She's not quite that great at long car rides yet and man I can't blame her.
I know they must do this on purpose! Just to get all...
I swear I thought my chicks would be here today. It does say 1-2 days for shipment, but they're coming from a hatchery in Ohio a couple hours away from my house. I called the post office this morning and nothing yet.
I'm so sad!!!! I hope they're ok! They said they get another truck in the...
Thank you so much losttexan! that was very helpful! You're right I know they will tell me what they need, just over analyzing since I'm in the homestretch of getting them lol. Also, thank you for the info on the egg, I was wondering when it should be used. Makes perfect sense.
YAY I am so...
I have a couple of questions, I am sure these have been asked and answered before but I haven't quite found straight forward answers yet, probably because I'm new to this site.
Anyways, I'm awaiting my first chicks that will be here tomorrow and my mind is going crazy with questions.. I'm...
Hahahaha! Luckily we have another shower or else we would be a bunch of stinky crazy chicken people. Me too!!! Gonna call the hatchery back here in a few minutes. Oh no. I'm sure a little shelter would work perfectly! Awww congrats that is fantastic!!!! Post some pics If you can. So happy for you!