One of our "hens" just started crowing, so by city ordinance, he must go. Would prefer to trade for a pullet or young hen, but will give away to anyone who will provide a good home. We think this cockerel is a black orpington (we ordered a buff orpington, but we think the hatchery substituted...
We received our three chics via USPS a few days ago. Two are Speckled Sussex, and the third was supposed to be Buff Orpington, but it obviously is not - maybe a Black Orpington? Anyway, we are thrilled with them.
So my spouse and I have decided to raise some chickens. We have ordered three chicks (two Speckled Sussex and one Buff Orpington), which should be delivered around mid July. We live in a subdivision, so we have the limitations/challenges that go with that. I plan to start building a coop/pen...