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[ronott1]

Quote: Thank You!

I did read an article about it and it may not even happen--Congress has something to do with the final decision. Even so, like you posted, Packages would still be delivered on Saturday.

 

[PetRock]

I didn't go with the far more graphic picture. I didn't want to offend anyone's sensibilities.

It might have to be soup only and close my eyes..................

Deb

Whoa! That is freaky! And I thought that the black on the drumsticks of my black Langshans was weird! Thank you for posting this pic! I was wondering what they would look like!

 

[debs_flock]

Quote: I have all eggs sent to me marked Hold & Call for pickup. I usually have to call my local PO and have them pull them back off my drivers truck. He apparently doesn't read english real well and always says.........oh, I didn't see that.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

On a quest for Speckled Sussex, Partridge Rocks, California Greys, Delawares and Easter Eggers would like to get all chicks within a week of each other but am willing to hit multiple spots. The EEs and the SS are the most highly desired on my list.

Any of you Mendocino County peeps buy your chicks in Ukiah? Rainbow Ag Orders from Ideal, TSC orders from McMurray and I don't know where Medocino Farm Supply orders from but was wondering if you had any knowledge or reviews. I am looking for someone to include a special order with their store order if neccessary.

How about Northern Sonoma County? I have no experience with these either. Our Rainbow Ag won't special order and the chicks I want won't be coming in at the same time

Ron I hope your eggs are still viable! since I followed your advice about canceling my order with MM I have read on hear about loads of people who have lost all or part of their MM shipment. Hence my feed store scavenger hunt

Oh and I am quite envious of you with incubators...hoping to have natural incubators in the form of broody hens this time next year so I can get started exploring that end of chicken fun

Good Luck with all of your hatches and your new babies!

Thanks for any information you have for me.

. I think

I have had good luck with Western Farm Center in Santa Rosa. http://www.westernfarmcenter.com/chickens-turkeys-poultry.htm

Their website says that Ameraucanas (EEs!), Speckled Sussex, and Delaware chick orders are expected for Mar 22. Check the site for other days available. Not sure what hatcheries they order from, but Privett is one.

Not sure where you are located, but I am quite close to Western and we visit my MIL in Ukiah, so I might be able to help transport little fluffies that far for you.

 

[zooweemama]

Well we got a huge EE egg today! Goose egg on the far left, duck egg next, then the EE jumbo and then EE normal then bantam chicken. The goose egg 118 grams, duck egg 82 grams, EE egg 90 grams and the normal EE egg was 60 grams. Lol. I'm think double yolker! Ouch poor EE! My EEs are decent layers. About 4-5 eggs a week and right away they were 55-65 grams. No pullet eggs. My Orps are still playing 50-60 gram eggs and showing no signs of getting bigger.

 

[ronott1]

Well we got a huge EE egg today! Goose egg on the far left, duck egg next, then the EE jumbo and then EE normal then bantam chicken. The goose egg 118 grams, duck egg 82 grams, EE egg 90 grams and the normal EE egg was 60 grams. Lol. I'm think double yolker! Ouch poor EE! My EEs are decent layers. About 4-5 eggs a week and right away they were 55-65 grams. No pullet eggs. My Orps are still playing 50-60 gram eggs and showing no signs of getting bigger.

The 90G egg may be a double yolk egg. I do not see a seem line but it is flat in the correct spot. Double yolk eggs are two eggs that get combined.

It is close to lunch time--If it is a double yolk egg you could make two fried egg sandwiches....

 

[OR4-hmom]

On a quest for Speckled Sussex, Partridge Rocks, California Greys, Delawares and Easter Eggers would like to get all chicks within a week of each other but am willing to hit multiple spots. The EEs and the SS are the most highly desired on my list.

Any of you Mendocino County peeps buy your chicks in Ukiah? Rainbow Ag Orders from Ideal, TSC orders from McMurray and I don't know where Medocino Farm Supply orders from but was wondering if you had any knowledge or reviews. I am looking for someone to include a special order with their store order if neccessary.

How about Northern Sonoma County? I have no experience with these either. Our Rainbow Ag won't special order and the chicks I want won't be coming in at the same time

Ron I hope your eggs are still viable! since I followed your advice about canceling my order with MM I have read on hear about loads of people who have lost all or part of their MM shipment. Hence my feed store scavenger hunt

Oh and I am quite envious of you with incubators...hoping to have natural incubators in the form of broody hens this time next year so I can get started exploring that end of chicken fun

Good Luck with all of your hatches and your new babies!

Thanks for any information you have for me.

. I think

I went into Ideals website, looks like they have all but the CA grays. I didn't check the available dates on each breed but not until May. I might be able to get our Grange to special order them.

 

[ronott1]

On a quest for Speckled Sussex, Partridge Rocks, California Greys, Delawares and Easter Eggers would like to get all chicks within a week of each other but am willing to hit multiple spots. The EEs and the SS are the most highly desired on my list.

Any of you Mendocino County peeps buy your chicks in Ukiah? Rainbow Ag Orders from Ideal, TSC orders from McMurray and I don't know where Medocino Farm Supply orders from but was wondering if you had any knowledge or reviews. I am looking for someone to include a special order with their store order if neccessary.

How about Northern Sonoma County? I have no experience with these either. Our Rainbow Ag won't special order and the chicks I want won't be coming in at the same time

Ron I hope your eggs are still viable! since I followed your advice about canceling my order with MM I have read on hear about loads of people who have lost all or part of their MM shipment. Hence my feed store scavenger hunt

Oh and I am quite envious of you with incubators...hoping to have natural incubators in the form of broody hens this time next year so I can get started exploring that end of chicken fun

Good Luck with all of your hatches and your new babies!

Thanks for any information you have for me.

. I think

I hope you find all of the breeds that you want! They sound like a great mix.

The hatching eggs are doing very well. I am lucky to have a fairly nice shipping hub and a mail man that does not abuse the packages.

15 of 18 eggs from Marans Hens and a Marans and EE Roo are developing. 9 of 10 Blue Egg Layers are developing.

The Dark eggs were shipped Ground from Alabama too...I am wondering if Ground might be better in some cases.

Did I post a link to the Videos here? I can't remember....

 

[tommysgirl]

I have had good luck with Western Farm Center in Santa Rosa. http://www.westernfarmcenter.com/chickens-turkeys-poultry.htm

Their website says that Ameraucanas (EEs!), Speckled Sussex, and Delaware chick orders are expected for Mar 22. Check the site for other days available. Not sure what hatcheries they order from, but Privett is one.

Not sure where you are located, but I am quite close to Western and we visit my MIL in Ukiah, so I might be able to help transport little fluffies that far for you.

Well aren't you sweet!! That might be exactly what I need. I have learned that Privett is the only hatchery to offer CA Greys too so I will put in a call and see if they can special order some of them to go along with the EEs and SS! Thanks so much for the offer to pick up birds for me. I may take you up on that but more likely I will make the drive from Lakeport myself. I really am touched by your offer though!

 

[zooweemama]

The 90G egg may be a double yolk egg. I do not see a seem line but it is flat in the correct spot. Double yolk eggs are two eggs that get combined. It is close to lunch time--If it is a double yolk egg you could make two fried egg sandwiches....

I totally assumed a double yolker. Even figured out who laid it! Score! Solara was the one who laid it (Luna is the maple colored EE, Solara has a lighter colored front body). It looks almost as big as my goose egg. That's crazy! Haha But fun!