Everything is more expensive on the island. I felt like an idiot because last year I was selling my fertilized BCM eggs at $20/dozen and then I did a little research and found out everyone else was selling for $55. I don't make any money on my chickens when I factor in feed, and all the sundry...
Up here on Vancouver Island, fertilized eggs are $55/ dozen for BCMs and day old unsexed BCM chicks go for $15. I have been lucky this year and am growing out some pullets and wouldn't sell them for less than $50 - IF I would sell them at all. They are in high demand here.
she#s lovely! I have 2 that are about 12 weeks old now that had the white edging on their chest feathers and they have turned black now - both female, both had the usual tuxedo look going on as day old chicks it's always interesting to see what they develop into
Hi Dave I only read this sporadically, just crazy busy right now, having culled 6 roosters and one huge turkey yesterday. Looks like no one is answering you so I'll have a go. Today must be about day 17/18, air sacs should be bigger and you should definitely be able to see them with a good...