I sell more Barnevelders. People buy them in larger quantities to have as layers. Barnevelders are not very common in my area. So I am not competing with the local farm and home stores and hatcheries. Trying to sell the staple backyard breeds. Such as Barred Rocks, Rhode Island Reds and Buff...
I sell OEGB, Dutch and American Game Bantams. Usually as pairs or trios. With the majority going to 4H members. I also have Double Laced Golden Barnevelder large fowl. From which I offer started birds, chicks, hatching eggs and table eggs from.
I hatch a lot of chicks every year. After determining which ones I will sell as pairs and trios. Then selecting the ones to use in my breeding pens. I have quite a few extra cockerels and pullets to get rid of. Fortunately there is a livestock auction barn near where I live. They have a poultry...
I sell more hatching eggs and started chickens than I do chicks. Joining 4H and showing chickens at the county fairs is very popular in my area. Most kids want to start off showing bantams. So I offer OEGB, Dutch and American Game Bantams. They are eye appealing, easy keepers. My birds are well...