Hi! I will be getting my first chicks this Spring. I also live on an acreage outside of Omaha :) (Fort Calhoun).
Right now, I am planning to get Australorps and Delawares. From what I've read they are both friendly breeds, do well with children (grandkids :love) and are tolerant of our...
I'm very new and will be getting our first chicks in March/April. I've been trying to read as much as possible to be as informed and prepared as possible. In the MileFour,
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Thanks. I agree they look so pretty and I like that I’ve read their friendly. I can’t wait for Spring (especially since we may get 9” of snow tomorrow 🙁).
Right now we’re leaning towards Delawares or Australorps, but we’re still researching and hope to learn more from others.
In Nebraska, we get all four seasons and our winters and summers can be extreme, so we need hearty breeds.
Hi! My husband and I are retired and will begin raising chickens this coming Spring. We live on an acreage in Fort Calhoun, NE (North of Omaha). We’re very excited about starting our chicken family and learning all we can to prepare our coop. We want to be the best caregivers possible for our...