I'm not quite sure where I'll be purchasing my chicks from, but it will very likely be a hatchery. This was actually another question I meant to ask. I'm in South Carolina, so if anyone knows a good hatchery that sells purebred breeds and is closer to my location, I'd love to hear...
Thanks for your input!
They're eating regular commercial layer pellets. The problems I had with my EEs were mainly due to chronic genetic disorders. Unfortunately, they were the ones getting sick while my other hens were perfectly fine.
Just a side note: it wasn’t all of my EEs getting sick—I...
Thank you all so much for your incredible knowledge and help! :hugs
I guess I’ll likely have to pass on the Salmon Faverolles for now—just looking for a breed that’s a bit less delicate at the moment.
Are there any breeds you've had experience with that tolerate heat well? I’m in South...
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I'm looking to add around four new babies to my flock! Unfortunately, I've lost many of my hens this year to arthritis, genetic disorders, and other issues. It's been tough, but it's just part of the reality of raising such gentle animals.
Over the years, I've raised a variety of...