BYC members in Massachusetts?

[dotknott]

Millville is on the RI border, south of Mendon.

I'm trying not to name them as I don't even have them yet!

We ordered from the feed store.

*waves* howdy neighbor! (I'm in no. smithfield ri)

 

[abbyn0rmal]

*waves* howdy neighbor! (I'm in no. smithfield ri)

Hi!! Where do you get your chicken and chicken accessories?

 

[abbyn0rmal]

Hi Aimee!

Im new to chickens too but mine are due to hatch in 11 days

I live in Upton so very close to you. Actually I was in Millville the other day. Its even smaller than Upton. I was actually at those antique mills in Uxbridge looking for windows for my coop and someone there gave me a tip for a place in Millville with windows so off we went. I didn't find anything so unfortunately I'm still looking for another window. I really wanted a speckled sussex but there were none available for my hatch date. Where did you order from? Have you built your coop yet? Im almost done with my coop and it has been quite the adventure. I ordered from Meyers and I got 15 plus the meal maker but I plan on giving 8 away to a friend. I would love to keep them all but I don't want to overcrowd my coop. I really think it would be wiser to start smaller and then maybe add a few next year but I couldnt resist all the different breeds. I already want to add some blue egg layers as I was unable to get any for my hatch date. I ordered:
2 Buff Orpingtons
2 Lavender Orpingtons
2 Barred Rocks
2 Partridge Cochin
1 White rock
1 Swedish Flower Hen
1 Light Brahma
1 Gold Laced Wyandotte
1 Barnevelder
1 Meyers Meal Maker

Can't wait. Dont forget to post pictures!

I got them from Feeds 'n Needs in Mendon.

Haven't built coop yet, not sure what we'll do but getting a ton of inspiration from the coop section here on BYC. Do you have pics of your coop?

I will definitely be posting chick pics! People here will appreciate much more than my FB people!

 

[dotknott]

Hi!! Where do you get your chicken and chicken accessories?

LOL I don't, I'm a duck person, but I get my feed from Leeway's TruValue in No. Smithfield. They carry Blue Seal and deliver it to your car.

 

[abbyn0rmal]

LOL I don't, I'm a duck person, but I get my feed from Leeway's TruValue in No. Smithfield. They carry Blue Seal and deliver it to your car.

Oh I know where that is. I'll have to check them out again with my new hobby in mind.

 

[dotknott]

Oh I know where that is.  I'll have to check them out again with my new hobby in mind.

They don't have their feed shelved, so it helps to chat with the guys at the register if you don't know what feed you want. Their chicken accessories are in the back right corner. It's not much, but the essentials are there.

 

[dotknott]

Also Leeway's does chicks in the spring like most places.

 

[Merrymouse]

I got them from Feeds 'n Needs in Mendon.
. Do you have pics of your coop?

I was going to get mine through Feeds 'n Needs too but went with Meyers instead.

I don't have pictures of my coop but I have a pretty long thread documenting my coop build. Im not finished with it yet but you can see what I've done and all the mistakes I made on this link:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1148526/technical-coop-building-question/180#post_18135506

I built a wichita style coop but I made mine alot bigger. I think the regular wichita is 5x10 and mine is 8x14. Its been a huge learning experience because I've never built anything before and now I'm pretty comfortable with tons of tools

 

[Mom2Sav]

Wow they already have chicks? I've been calling TSC daily. They finally took my number and said they would call when the chicks come in. I think I'm fine with more RI Reds or maybe Barred Rock. I'll see what they have. Anyone here ever have a Jersey Giant?

 

[keesmom]

Anyone here ever have a Jersey Giant?

Yes. Two in our first flock many, many, many years ago. Slower growing than many hatchery breeds. Okay egg producers.