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[HighNDryFarm]

Trying to manage quotes on my iPhone is tricky so I just deleted it all....so ummm Hi! I had so much to comment on! Oh we'll, I'll try again tomorrow.

 

[Olamina]

Ok my husband says chickens are green light for go! So I know nothing about chickens except I want a Silkie but more as a pet and a breed of chicken that ideally has these traits: calm, docile, good layer, good mother, good table bird. I'm open to and looking for breed recommendations as well as hatchery suggestions. I'm also willing to go thru someone in my area from this site. I'm in Yuba City which is in Sutter County. Any and all help is much appreciated. Thanks a ton, I'm logging off for bed but will check in the a.m.

 

[ronott1]

Hello! I'm new to backyard chickens and new to incubating eggs...does anyone out there know about Barnevelders fertile hatching eggs in the Sacramento area? I know Trisha up toward Redding, but wondered who else out there loves Barnevelders . Currently, I have 3 Amercaunas, but am hoping to hatch some Blue Copper Marans and then in early May some Barnevelders. I'm so excited to have found this site!

It is great to hear from you!

I hatched Blue Barnie Olive Egger chickens form Deann, JustStruttin. She is in Novato. You can get people to transport for you too. I live in Woodland and go to Redding and Shingletown to visit relatives. Cottonwood is just off of the Freeway for me. Others travel that way also.

Happy Sunday!

 

[ronott1]

Ok my husband says chickens are green light for go! So I know nothing about chickens except I want a Silkie but more as a pet and a breed of chicken that ideally has these traits: calm, docile, good layer, good mother, good table bird. I'm open to and looking for breed recommendations as well as hatchery suggestions. I'm also willing to go thru someone in my area from this site. I'm in Yuba City which is in Sutter County. Any and all help is much appreciated. Thanks a ton, I'm logging off for bed but will check in the a.m.

Go Here: http://www.ithaca.edu/staff/jhenderson/chooks/chooks.html

and look for Dual Purpose breeds. It tells you a lot about the different breeds common in the US. Add to that list EO Marraduna Basque. Lawatt has one Broody now--setting on 8 or so eggs. The Cockerels get big fast and have white feathers and yellow skin.They are also heat hardy and very friendly.

Black Australorps also fit most of what you want except for the black feathers and white skin. Some do not like the black pin feathers. It does not bother me.

I guarantee that you will get a bunch of recommendations today too

 

[chicksnthestiks]

Hello! I'm new to backyard chickens and new to incubating eggs...does anyone out there know about Barnevelders fertile hatching eggs in the Sacramento area? I know Trisha up toward Redding, but wondered who else out there loves Barnevelders . Currently, I have 3 Amercaunas, but am hoping to hatch some Blue Copper Marans and then in early May some Barnevelders. I'm so excited to have found this site!

Hi and welcome to the thread!

 

[OR4-hmom]

Welcome 18peeps!

I have mainly layers so I can't be of much help with dual purpose breeds. You'll be like the rest of us in no time though, more breeds than we ever thought we'd have.

 

[PetRock]

What color of eggs do Bresse lay??? I don't know why but I was expecting white eggs and our two Bresse pullets are laying light brown eggs.

 

[PetRock]

Hello! I'm new to backyard chickens and new to incubating eggs...does anyone out there know about Barnevelders fertile hatching eggs in the Sacramento area? I know Trisha up toward Redding, but wondered who else out there loves Barnevelders . Currently, I have 3 Amercaunas, but am hoping to hatch some Blue Copper Marans and then in early May some Barnevelders. I'm so excited to have found this site!

Welcome, 18Peeps! Chickens and hatching are both addicting! We have a great community on this thread with so many wonderful peeps who are always willing to help with our addiction!

 

[debs_flock]

What color of eggs do Bresse lay??? I don't know why but I was expecting white eggs and our two Bresse pullets are laying light brown eggs.

Brown

Hello! I'm new to backyard chickens and new to incubating eggs...does anyone out there know about Barnevelders fertile hatching eggs in the Sacramento area? I know Trisha up toward Redding, but wondered who else out there loves Barnevelders . Currently, I have 3 Amercaunas, but am hoping to hatch some Blue Copper Marans and then in early May some Barnevelders. I'm so excited to have found this site!

Try Happy Chooks. She lives just below Auburn and raises beautiful Barnevelders and Wellies.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/u/36374/happy-chooks

Welcome

 

[Hangtown Farms]

I have been running around like a chicken with my head cut off all day. ( hardy har!! Knee slapper)

Sorry..... Bad humor I know. Had a couple Hurricaines tonight so you know, instant comedian, just add alcohol.

Anyway I was researching this exact thing a few months ago, and someone mentioned wayfair.com. I think I got two rolls of 36in. x 100ft, not sure of the guage, for about $97 each. No tax or shipping if I recall correctly and they delivered quick too.

However, I may be a little off on the numbers. I do think it was under $100 though.

I don't have Amazon prime so Amazon was more for me, and the delivery to my door was priceless since I am by myself. That stuff is heavy!!!!!!

Hardy Har lol.. Have not heard that one in awhile.. Look at stucco wire as well. Very strong you can get it with a 1" or 1 1/2" hole. it is galvanized and comes in a 150 ft roll I think for 69.00 or so. I use it around my grow up run so it is over chainlink fence and hard to get through

Ok my husband says chickens are green light for go! So I know nothing about chickens except I want a Silkie but more as a pet and a breed of chicken that ideally has these traits: calm, docile, good layer, good mother, good table bird. I'm open to and looking for breed recommendations as well as hatchery suggestions. I'm also willing to go thru someone in my area from this site. I'm in Yuba City which is in Sutter County. Any and all help is much appreciated. Thanks a ton, I'm logging off for bed but will check in the a.m.

basque and favorelle's maybe