Hey Shan30! I too am out here in BC, not as far as you though The only hatchery I've used is Performance Poultry; they have a huge selection of birds and I personally have had pretty good experiences with them. They are back in Ontario but they airship them out here. Do be aware that they...
That's a great idea! Could turn out to be expensive if your flock is a bit larger but still could be something to look at for general maintenance. Right now my girls are a bit crowded - I had to bring my ducks back into the sheltered chicken yard because an owl decided to have one for a snack...
Performance Poultry in Ontario, that's where I got my buff Chanteclers. I know he offers partridge and white too. Hope you find what you are looking for.
as soon as my birds start sneezing or sniffling i make them a mash of oatmeal with lots of garlic and cayenne pepper. depending on what i have in the house, i will add yogurt and kelp. i also put apple cider vinegar in their water. there is a forum here for diseases, too. there are quite a...
I've had good experience with them also. I do have to have them air-shipped as BC is a bit far to drive. I lost one on day two of this current batch; and think I've lost maybe three others in total from them. I agree, Jason is quite good. He will take the time to discuss things with you too.
Hi Bre,
I'm in Abbotsford, but love my drive to work into horse-country Langley on the weekends! Too bad you weren't breeding Speckled Sussex...I have a beauty young cockerel that is destined for my oven (or BBQ depending on the weather ) if he starts to crow. And we all know he's gonna crow...