I'm sitting here, sorting through the various hatcheries. Trying to come up with a spring flock...
We're fine with the 25 minimum. I figure half layers, half meat.
And honestly, I think I'd rather have dual purpose for meat than a bird that grows faster than it can handle.
For eggs, we love a...
Are Marans the only dark brown egg laying bird?
If so, what hatcheries (or breeders willing to ship or near Lou, KY) Carry them?
If not, what other breeds?
Thank you.
Hi,
We got our first chicks last spring from Southern States.
But after numerous mishaps with our Siberian Huskies, after replenishing the flock multiple times, from various sources (other feed stores, craigslist) We now have three. A fancy little white cockerel that I have no idea what breed...
We got some birds from a guy on craigslist. 2 of which looked like this...
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save one was purple. or gray.
The bird pictured never got to lay before the dogs got her, but the purple one (looked just the same, but was purple/gray) started laying pretty good. and her eggs...