Childhood dreams fufilled!

[Bridebeliever]

Ahhhhh, Blue Laced Reds!

I would jump on that if I found a breeder around here! Those are SO beautiful! I think my GLW is very pretty, prettier than the silvers.

 

[SummysChickens]

Ahhhhh, Blue Laced Reds!     I would jump on that if I found a breeder around here!  Those are SO beautiful!  I think my GLW is very pretty, prettier than the silvers.

I know right! They almost look fake their so pretty!
And for anyone curious here's the list that the breeder I'm hoping to get from sent me for her hatching season:
Black Star
Buttercups
Crevecoeurs
Blue Andalusians
Blue Laced Red Wyandottes
Blue Cochins
White Jersey Giants
Partridge Cochins
Speckled Sussex
Sumatras
Mottled Houdans

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Bridebeliever]

I know right! They almost look fake their so pretty!
And for anyone curious here's the list that the breeder I'm hoping to get from sent me for her hatching season:
Black Star
Buttercups
Crevecoeurs
Blue Andalusians
Blue Laced Red Wyandottes
Blue Cochins
White Jersey Giants
Partridge Cochins
Speckled Sussex
Sumatras
Mottled Houdans

That is an awesome selection to choose from!

 

[SummysChickens]

That is an awesome selection to choose from!

I know I'm still amazed! I was just randomly searching for breeders and when I stumbled across her I couldn't believe my luck! Also if there is anyone in Virginia intrested in any of these awesome breeds feel free to send me a message and I can give you her contact info!

 

[N F C]

Congratulations on finally being able to get your own flock! It looks like you found a breeder with a nice mix of birds to choose from.

If you'd like to connect with other members in VA, you can find your state thread with this link:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread

Thanks for joining us, you have a fun adventure ahead of you!

 

[drumstick diva]

At swaps and auctions the buyer must truly BEWARE, some sellers will offer males as pullets or hens. Others will offer mixed breeds as rare ones, sick chickens, etc. etc. Not all sellers do but, enough that we get frequent posts from new members who were badly "taken." You find a lot of "here today, gone tomorrow "vendors and have no recourse against them. I would much prefer brick and mortar breeders/sellers, who have been in the same location for years .

 

[drumstick diva]

Regardless of source, PLEASE do quarantine new birds from any existing flock for a good month - to be certain they aren't carrying disease, parasites etc.

 

[chicken19]

Quote: Not your average breeds. Sounds like a great mix.

 

[gander007]

I have wanted Chickens for a very long time and have been lobying for them at my house since I was little.
Now that I've gotten farther in my life journey, gotten into college, and matured the time has finally come to start my first flock! When I was younger my mother was a kindergarten teacher and every year we would hatch chicks from eggs and raise them to about 4 weeks old before returning them to the farm, so luckily I already know most of the basics when it comes to starting with chicks. There is an old tree fort on our property that we plan on converting into the chicken coop, it's a very good size and should be able to easily accommodate the around six hen flock we are aiming twoards. We plan on building our coop and getting everything set up before we start getting any chickens. As far as the chickens we want, we have decided to keep an entirely Heritage flock, with a strong emphasis with the breeds in critical or threatened status, cause honestly those breeds need lots of help and they are also some of my favorite breeds!I a precise any advice as I go on with this, and thanks for taking the time to read!

Alright

great to have you joining the BYC flock

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