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[SusanMc]

Lived all of my formative years in Alberta ... I enjoyed the time there

 

[Sarah of walnut acres]

Hi Sarah! Welcome We picked up many of the same from Freys too. They're almost 4 weeks old now, growing like crazy. There is so much information on here it really helps us 'newbies'.

I’m glad to have found this place, as a newbie I have so much to learn.

 

[Sarah of walnut acres]

Question for any one who has ordered from Frey’s hatchery. We were given an extra chick in our order of all pullet day old chicks. We are newbies and this was our first Frey’s order. Is that common? Do they normally add a rooster? It wasn’t shipped, we drove to the location and picked them up. We didn’t notice the extra one until after we left.​

 

[Chuckie chicken]

I don't have any personal experience, but I remember reading this on their site. The same may apply to pick up just as insurance?

We guarantee 100% live arrival of the quantity ordered. Extras may be included in your order.

 

[CaptainPoulet]

Hey everyone, I’m in Kitchener. My family bought their first 2 chicks about a month ago (Easter weekend). Bylaw let’s us have 4 hens only. We think one might be a rooster, so we’ll need to find a new home for him if it is.

 

[Chuckie chicken]

Hey everyone, I’m in Kitchener. My family bought their first 2 chicks about a month ago (Easter weekend). Bylaw let’s us have 4 hens only. We think one might be a rooster, so we’ll need to find a new home for him if it is.

We're just west of you, good luck with the chicks! What kind are they?

 

[Sarah of walnut acres]

Hey everyone, I’m in Kitchener. My family bought their first 2 chicks about a month ago (Easter weekend). Bylaw let’s us have 4 hens only. We think one might be a rooster, so we’ll need to find a new home for him if it is.

I’m not too far from you, over in the Brantford area. We are new to raising chickens also, ours were purchased as day olds and are just approaching three weeks now.

 

[CaptainPoulet]

We're just west of you, good luck with the chicks! What kind are they?

Easter Eggers. Once we’re up and running we’ll add 2 more and maybe look at a variety. What do you have?

 

[Chuckie chicken]

Easter Eggers. Once we’re up and running we’ll add 2 more and maybe look at a variety. What do you have?

We have 8 commercial rhode island red pullets. We are completely new at this too, they will be here two weeks tomorrow. So far, it's been a hoot, they definitely each have a distinct personality! As far as production, they're just getting going, 6 eggs today is a new record!

After looking at all of the different breeds, I can totally see having a variety! I don't think I built big enough, lol!

 

[DukesDucks]

Hey everyone, I’m in Kitchener.

Hi and welcome to BYC. Spent a lot of time as a child with family in Kitchener, Guelph, Elora area. Actually have my burial plot already in Elora but don't plan on using it for years yet.
There is so much information on this site. If you can't find something by using search, people are happy to help. Sometimes the same questions get asked over and over, but we were all newbies once.
Check out lots of other threads. Random Ramblings has some interesting threads where you can lose hours of your time. Some discussions can get heated but it is always up to you to lurk, join in, or not read.
Would love to see some pics of your new additions.