I had fun recieving our first set of 25 chickies. They were an "blend that may include exotics"??? from McMurray. All were healthy, great dispositions, but we ended up with 9 hennies and one cock when it was all said and done. We want to order a new batch of pullets anytime that would be good. Is there anyone or anytime that anyone can suggest that would be better than another? I am in Oregon, and the chicks did good last time being shipped. We even received them on Presidents' Day when the PO was closed.
I would also like to know which "package" to ask for when ordering. Again I liked the variety of the hens we got, and our roo is, imo beautiful, and is a good guy. I would like this again, variety, it was fun to see them grow. I still don't know the names of them yet, so if you can see what they are, then you can feel free to tell me.
Two of our hens have already set, and hatched (one clutch down one to be hatched yet) at least 17 eggs each. They are all healthy, active, eat well on scratch, scraps, and their layer pellets.
Egg wise, We get about only 2-3 eggs average a day from them. :-( They are 7 months old exactly. Should I be getting more eggs? They are free rangin it, so they have been known to lay out in odd places, but we usually find the eggs. I just feel it's so mean to keep them locked up in small little spaces like some folks do. (sorry) I run my risks by doing this, we have lost one chick and one full grown roo, but we have since taken a few precations and the hawks/owls seem to stay away now.
Any and all input would be so greatly appreciated!
Misty Mae~
I would also like to know which "package" to ask for when ordering. Again I liked the variety of the hens we got, and our roo is, imo beautiful, and is a good guy. I would like this again, variety, it was fun to see them grow. I still don't know the names of them yet, so if you can see what they are, then you can feel free to tell me.
Two of our hens have already set, and hatched (one clutch down one to be hatched yet) at least 17 eggs each. They are all healthy, active, eat well on scratch, scraps, and their layer pellets.
Egg wise, We get about only 2-3 eggs average a day from them. :-( They are 7 months old exactly. Should I be getting more eggs? They are free rangin it, so they have been known to lay out in odd places, but we usually find the eggs. I just feel it's so mean to keep them locked up in small little spaces like some folks do. (sorry) I run my risks by doing this, we have lost one chick and one full grown roo, but we have since taken a few precations and the hawks/owls seem to stay away now.
Any and all input would be so greatly appreciated!
Misty Mae~