California - Northern

[zooweemama]

I have chicks coming from Sandhill tomorrow (now that was a frustrating experience) I ordered two breeds that I really wanted and filled in two more to make the 25 order. Weeks and weeks after I placed the order, I was told the one I most wanted wasn't available and to pick something else. I did, so now I was only getting one breed I really wanted. The phone message to say they had mailed my chicks said that the other breed I reallly wanted wasn't available either, they threw in more of my other extra breed...........

Deb

Oh that bites. I'm sorry. What did you order?

 

[zooweemama]

I'm getting Blue Andalusians to replace the Iowa Blues that they couldn't send. I'm getting Silver Campine because I wanted a couple of birds to add genetic diversity to the ones I had. I'm getting a double order of White Leghorns (the ones I ordered and to replace the Tomaru that they couldn't send). I wanted to end up with 2-3 leghorn girls for a breeding project.

So we'll see, all chicks are cute anyway.

Deb

Ope never mind should have kept reading.

 

[Papa Brooder]

Hey amy beth, where was that feed store that was having the big september sale? i need some sale items!

 

[AnonAMauze]

I know most of you don't get your eggs from a hatchery. That being said, which one of the commercial hatcheries is the best to buy from? I've looked at quite a few and found the best selection to be at McMurray hatchery. They also seem to have the best prices, which is good because I have a limited amount of funds to purchase my starter chicks next spring.

 

[zooweemama]

Hey amy beth, where was that feed store that was having the big september sale? i need some sale items!

Palo Cedro Feed

 

[debs_flock]

http://fremontcityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&ID=1182&CssClass=

This seems to be a PITA case...
We will see how ours goes.
The permit seems expensive than the eggs. Too bad the birds are also raised as pets.

I don't understand what you mean by a PITA case.

PITA doesn't want anyone to own any animals for any reason. Sorry, I can't say more on the issue, I believe it would violate the rules of the forum.

Deb

 

[Papa Brooder]

Quote: is it now? what's on sale? feed by chance?

 

[AnonAMauze]

hansolo only has chickens? The beehive was for a different person that had the permit denied and is now appealing.

I did not easily see how much the permit was.

Beehives are becoming a new thing now. A lot of people are getting them. I do not know how they work in a city however. Others here have them so maybe they can help us understand how it works in a city.

Ron

My apologies. I presumed that since he posted the link it was talking about his own case.

 

[debs_flock]

I know most of you don't get your eggs from a hatchery. That being said, which one of the commercial hatcheries is the best to buy from? I've looked at quite a few and found the best selection to be at McMurray hatchery. They also seem to have the best prices, which is good because I have a limited amount of funds to purchase my starter chicks next spring.

If I wanted hatchery chicks, I'd go to my local feedstore. They buy in large quanities from the hatcheries and our's is pretty good about ordering lots of rarer breeds.

Otherwise, if you have to order on your own and don't mind the minimum number, McMurray's is probably as good as any. They also give very good service. I've ordered supplies from then several times. They frequently give free shipping on dry goods.

Deb

 

[chiqita]

I don't understand what you mean by a PITA case.

PITA doesn't want anyone to own any animals for any reason. Sorry, I can't say more on the issue, I believe it would violate the rules of the forum.

Deb

PITA pain in the ....
PETA people for the ethical.....