I'm thinking of getting 1 RIR, 1 Buff Orpington, 1 Gold Sex-link, and 1 or 2 Black Sex-links. It's colder and so wet here this time of year and she is a medium size hen so I don't want to over load her with little bodies to warm and I want to save room for my Ameraucana project. I think I'm...
I just found someone on CL that has RIR, Black and Gold Sex-links and Buff Orpingtons from Privett hatched Jan. 13th. Are the chicks too old to be accepted by a broody if I picked them up tomorrow(16th)? I have a hanging lamp and timer I can move out there and hang under the space for more...
My goal for keeping chickens is having some laying hens (keeps the men folk happy and fed). Looking at the normal sex-links, leghorns, and RIR for that. But I want a project and hobby too. Something to work on and look forward to. That is where my Ameraucanas come in. The Wheaten variety...
What would you do??? All I get from my hubby is "Sure", "Okay". And its not helpful in my decision making.
I will try not to over load this thread with gibber jabber but here is my situation:
I have a nice Blue Wheaten Ameraucana Rooster that I have been looking for quality hens to match...