Search results for query: *

  1. heidiinak

    Norwegian Jaerhon Babies!!

    Unfortunately, all I have left from that bunch is a rooster. :( He has turned out to be a very sweet rooster, but since he is quite a bit smaller than the rest of my chickens (mostly larger breed laying hens) I don't think he get a whole lot of respect. I think I should have named him Rodney...
  2. heidiinak

    Norwegian Jaerhorns

    Hi. I checked with a friend of mine and confirmed that it was Bonnie who we bought the NJ eggs from.
  3. heidiinak

    Raising turkeys for the very first time

    Thank you for the advice. We do not plan on keeping any of the turkeys as "pets". I have been told by several people that butchering a turkey that I have raised from a chick might be a hard thing due to their personalities. Believe it or not, my husband is actually the one I'll have to worry...
  4. heidiinak

    Norwegian Jaerhorns

    I am in Wasilla. I can't remember the name of the lady I bought the eggs from, but I believe she lives in Chickaloon. I saw her ad on Alaskaslist and I met her at Petzoo during one of their Saturday swap meets last June.
  5. heidiinak

    Norwegian Jaerhon Babies!!

    Well it is now February and the Jaerhons are doing pretty good. I only have 5 left, 2 roosters and 3 hens. One of the roosters just crowed for the first time yesterday. I love the first few attempts at crowing! Makes me laugh every time I hear it These little chickens are some of the sweetest...
  6. heidiinak

    Raising turkeys for the very first time

    My husband and I are planning on raising turkeys this year for Thanksgiving and I am wondering what breed(s) might be the best for our first time around. Some suggestions we have received are the Giant Whites and the Broad Breasted Bronzes. Any thoughts? Pros/Cons? We live in Alaska and will be...
  7. heidiinak

    Norwegian Jaerhorns

    Well it is now February and the Jaerhons are doing pretty good. I only have 5 left, 2 roosters and 3 hens. One of the roosters just crowed for the first time yesterday. I love the first few attempts at crowing! Makes me laugh every time I hear it These little chickens are some of the sweetest...
  8. heidiinak

    Norwegian Jaerhon Babies!!

    Quote: It seems to be hard to find info about them too! it seems like every site is the same info just copied over and over. It's also hard to find concrete info on how to sex them. Some people say the ones with the dark heads with a white spot are definitely the boys and other say that they...
  9. heidiinak

    Norwegian Jaerhon Babies!!

    Quote: I bought a dozen eggs from a lady here in Alaska. She was selling them for $2 an egg and since my family is norwegian I thought it might be fun to have some norwegian chickens They are super adorable!
  10. heidiinak

    how much do you charge for your eggs?

    I sell eggs to my coworkers for $3.50 for a dozen or $5 for an 18 pack and they are happy to pay that price for fresh eggs. We alive in Alaska so you never know how old the eggs are by the time they reach the store shelves here and they love that they are buying purely organic eggs that are so...
  11. heidiinak

    Norwegian Jaerhon Babies!!

    Thanx Earnhardtlvr!!
  12. heidiinak

    Norwegian Jaerhon Babies!!

    Ok lets try this...
  13. heidiinak

    Norwegian Jaerhon Babies!!

    Well after 21 very looong days of waiting, my little Norwegian Jaerhon chicks finally hatched!! I think these are the cutest little chicks I have ever seen! I bought a dozen from a lady in a nearby town and stuck them under 2 of my very broody banties and 11 of the 12 hatched. I think I have 2...
  14. heidiinak

    how many roosters?

    Thanks guys! So far the 2 roosters are not fighting, but the young one is only about 41/2 mos old. He hasn't even figured out how to crow yet (not that he hasn't tried!). Right now I have 12 hens along with these 2 roosters so maybe they will be ok. I also have a dozen eggs under 2 broody...
  15. heidiinak

    how many roosters?

    Hi, I am curious how many of you have more than one rooster living together in the same coop and how well they get along? We have a GREAT rooster named Rudy who takes excellent care of his ladies and is a complete gentleman all the way around. We acquired him from a gentleman who had several...
  16. heidiinak

    Norwegian Jaerhorns

    I recently purchased a dozen Norwegian Jaerhorn eggs to set under 2 extremely broody banties that I have in my flock. I was wondering if anyone can tell me about their experiences with this breed. I have looked online and it seems like I just keep getting the same few paragraphs of info almost...
  17. heidiinak

    What do you feed your meat chickens?

    I am feeding them 22% grower food now. It has been suggested that I also mix in crimped oats and hay pellets. Any thoughts on that? Thanx for the idea about making them have to walk to the water dish. I cannot believe how much water those "meatheads" drink!
  18. heidiinak

    What do you feed your meat chickens?

    I have 10 meat chickens and since this is my first time raising meat chickens, I am looking for some advice on what I should feed them to fatten them up before sending them off to the freezer. I have heard several different ideas on this topic and am not sure what is best. Any suggestions? I...
  19. heidiinak

    when to introduce chicks to the flock

    I have 3 chicks who are about 4 1/2 weeks old and up to now have been living in a brooder box with their mom. I am wondering at what age/size it would be safe to let them loose with the flock. I feel bad keeping them in that box but I would feel worse if I let them out only to get killed by one...
  20. heidiinak

    disappearing egg...

    I have a hen that has gone extremely broody so I got a few green colored eggs (so I know which eggs to leave under her since all my girls lay brown eggs) from a friend and stuck them under her 4 days ago. She has been happily sitting on them and only leaves to eat and drink and them right back...
Back
Top Bottom