Arkansas folks speak up.........

[TheJadeChicken]

happy new year.
finallly almost got all my repairs done from the dang ice storm tree damage. didnt lose any birds though thankfully

We have to pick up limbs here and fix the fence. :/

 

[draye]

Set 72 eggs yesterday. Cross your fingers for me that we don't lose power now.

40 Sexlink x Sexlink
16 Crested EE's
16 Easter Eggers.

 

[MorgansManor]

Just a question do you plan on keeping all the chicks or do you sell them?

 

[Arkansas81]

Morgan~I'm not sure whom who are referring your question too-but I plan on selling some chicks in the spring...

 

[MorgansManor]

Arkansas81 sorry I was Asking draye need to remember to put unames in post. I would be interested in know what chicks you have available in the spring since I am planning to add chicks. Thanks

 

[MorgansManor]

Arkansas81 sorry I was Asking draye need to remember to put unames in post. I would be interested in know what chicks you have available in the spring since I am planning to add chicks. Thanks

I would be interested in finding chicks locally in Arkansas or hatching eggs so anyone on this thread can pm with details. Thanks in advance

 

[draye]

Just a question do you plan on keeping all the chicks or do you sell them?

I plan on selling some, and keeping some.
Chicks are going to be $2.00 each regardless of breed or crossbred.
In the spring I'll have hatching eggs available several different breeds and crosses.
Not sure yet on hatching egg prices.

 

[MorgansManor]

 I plan on selling some, and keeping some.
Chicks are going to be $2.00 each regardless of breed or crossbred.
Ok thanks for the reply - since I am new to BYC trying to figure out which chickens I would like to add this spring and what is available closer to home.
In the spring I'll have hatching eggs available several different breeds and crosses.
Not sure yet on hatching egg prices.

 

[PSK20126]

Well I am trying to learn all I can before I jump in the chicken game. Any suggestions on breeds that do well in Arkansas? I am also working on a coop design and was wondering when I needed to plan on getting chickens? When is the best time?

 

[draye]

Well I am trying to learn all I can before I jump in the chicken game. Any suggestions on breeds that do well in Arkansas? I am also working on a coop design and was wondering when I needed to plan on getting chickens? When is the best time?

Just about any breed does okay in Arkansas. It's just a matter of deciding what you want to raise.
Just remember though the will be variations within the breed. Usually my Naked Necks lay great in the winter, this winter, not so well. They actually were laying fair, new pullets just started laying about 2 to 21/2 months ago. After to the power loss on Christmas Day they have just about quit, I had them under lights, they are now back under lights.
Same with my Easter Eggers.