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The pdf was about growing them as parentstock, not as egg layers or meat birds. Hatcheries are interested in growing parentstock so they can hatch the eggs and sell the chicks. The ability to feather-sex as chicks is also aimed at hatcheries. Even the terminology of "floor space" is more...

Ok, here's a question from an outside perspective. Some respiratory infections have high mortality rates, others do not. Some birds build immunity to those diseases and so even if exposed, won't get sick or die and can pass those antibodies onto their chicks and their higher natural immunity...

Have you looked into the Sagitta? I don't know if it's considered a true breed yet; it's a hybrid that is supposed to breed true and is feather sexable - - RIR/NH/Cx. They are red with black and/or white highlights. My pullet is red with black in her tail like a RIR, but rounder, fuller body...

I got mine a few months ago - #$%^ neighbor complained while I was away - I had a freaky polish mix that got on a scare and cackled for a couple of hours straight (I have since gotten rid of her, not friendly, not a great layer and caused me problems). Neighbor came into my yard, looked over my...

That picture of the Salmon with the chick is too precious! What color is the pullet/hen in the bottom picture that looks black and salmon? I really like that coloration!

Quote: yes yes yes I would love to add a faverolle pullet to my little bantam flock! I had a hatchery LF and gave her away to a friend because her feathering was coming in all mixed with grey and black. Not a cockeral, just really bad coloring. She was my sweetest chick at the time. My...

Quote: That went fast...I swear there must be people who do nothing but sit by their computer or phone all day and check CL listings.

Quote: Very cool!! Wish I needed some chairs, those are awesome I know, I don't "need" any chairs either, but I would buy them if I had somewhere to put them!! Those chairs have been on CL for over a month. If anyone wants them, I bet you could bargain them down.

Quote: That was also an episode on Criminal Minds! Pretty good way to dispose of evidence...

Quote: Not that I saw there this year, not that I was there every week. They did have some bantams at different times, including cochins, japanese and d'uccles.

Quote: A friend of mine does and really likes it. It's also available at Pistil's. The only problem is it's so expensive... What's in the Union Mills 5-way mix? and how much for 50 lbs? I go out that way sometimes... Thanks.

Quote: X2 If my yard were set up like that, I'd do the same thing! I like the block stepping stones, too. Are they the 60 lb or the smaller ones? Hmmm, they definitely don't weigh 60 lbs. Maybe 12 lbs? The small size means if they are standing on them, their bums hang off the edge. They are...

Quote: I like Burns on Orient Dr. in Gresham. Barton is OK, but I don't like how their chicken and duck room smells. They will take roosters in, though, and even pay you a bit for them. Is Naomi's gone then? I knew they were trying to stay - I guess the lesson is don't build your building on...

Quote: Yes they are, and they get their chix from Pete's Peeps out in Estacada. He's the same guy who takes back roosters, and will often take other unwanted birds. He will be supplying Livingscapes next year, too. Great to know our chickens are coming from local sources.

Quote: X2 If my yard were set up like that, I'd do the same thing! I like the block stepping stones, too. Are they the 60 lb or the smaller ones?

Great Potential Flock Master Available! Those of you with roosters know how essential a good flock master can be, one that is good to his girls and you. I have a 4.5 mo Buff Brahma cockeral who has just started to crow so he needs a new home. Buffzilla is a gentle giant, not mean to the other...

Hi there, I'm in NE Portland. Anyone interested in splitting an order for clear egg cartons? There's a 2 for 1 sale going on - 420 12-egg that can be split into 2 6-egg for $44.95, incl. shipping. These hold up to jumbo eggs. Also, 200 of the 6-egg round cartons for $27.95, incl. shipping...