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[Double Kindness]

I actually order my feed through Ranch-Way Feed Mills in Ft. Collins, I get a custom formula blend of non gmo organic gluten free 23% protein chick starter. Bagged and certified is .58 cents a lb. For organic non gmo chick starter, whole grains should be less expensive.

I need gluten free because I have celiac disease and there are no gluten free feeds. Making my own was costing me almost $3 per lb and I started getting feather picking.

I need to get down to my bare bones flock, so I'm selling my white bresse breeding trio that just turned 1 year old, 2 ee that are 18 months old, 1 is a good broody mama, 2 polish crosses that 1 is laying and wants to go broody, the other might be laying.

I'm not dealing with craigslist ppl though. So if anyone is interested, I have young laying pullets and hend for sale and some almost 3 week old meat chicks.

 

[TDog77]

I have tried both Ranchway organic feed and Nutrena Nature Smart. Our ladies preferred the Nature Smart. I looked it up for you and see they have many retailers in the Denver area. (We get it at Jax in Fort Collins) Hope this helps.

Appreciate the input! We currently feed ranch way crumbles to our layers, meat birds and chicks from a good local source near me in Brush. However we want to switch over to whole grains sourced as local as possible....front range is fine and ferment the feed in addition to bulk options custom mixed. Good to know on the Nature Smart.

 

[TDog77]

I actually order my feed through Ranch-Way Feed Mills in Ft. Collins, I get a custom formula blend of non gmo organic gluten free 23% protein chick starter. Bagged and certified is .58 cents a lb. For organic non gmo chick starter, whole grains should be less expensive.

I need gluten free because I have celiac disease and there are no gluten free feeds. Making my own was costing me almost $3 per lb and I started getting feather picking.

I need to get down to my bare bones flock, so I'm selling my white bresse breeding trio that just turned 1 year old, 2 ee that are 18 months old, 1 is a good broody mama, 2 polish crosses that 1 is laying and wants to go broody, the other might be laying.

I'm not dealing with craigslist ppl though. So if anyone is interested, I have young laying pullets and hend for sale and some almost 3 week old meat chicks.

Wow, I did not know that Ranchway did custom mixes like that. I am getting ready to call some places here in a bit but I wonder if they sell whole form unprocessed?

 

[TDog77]

We get our organic non-soy/corn, non gmo feed from Happy Hens Biz out of Brighton. They have prices based on #of pounds. Last time we got 300lbs of feed @ .53 a pound. They get the feed from Ferhingers.

Just saw Ferhingers is just south of Sidney and really not too far from me and may be cheaper then re sell in Brighton. Ill call both here in a bit. Thanks

 

[rf12345]

does anyone have Orloff rooster? Looking, before I give up on that and get me some other breed.

 

[Mtn Margie]

I have a few Marraduna Basque if you change....... LOL!

Moose and deer in the yard this AM. Had to drive my kid to the bus stop, 150 yards, just in case they got crabby at him.

 

[suncatcher]

Have you checked if there are any Orloff breeders in the area? Also, if you up for shipping, you can have one shipped in, is costly, but worth it if you are going to do some serious breeding, would be well worth it. Check out the BYC page for breeders here on BYC, and FB for any Orloff breeder pages, also Feathersite will have breeders listed on the Orloff breed page. If all else fails and you really want to breed this breed of chicken you could always go with a hatchery, and order a rooster only, you will have to see what is the minimum number of chicks they will ship this time of year. My Pet Chicken shipped 7 chicks minimum for my area, but have heard it is 5 chicks for the front range, you could always order some pullets and either sell them or keep them for egg layers. Lots of options, so don't give up yet!!! Not very many Orloff breeders out there......... so if it is a breed you really like, stick with it! Just my two cents worth!

You could also ask on here...... https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/297764/russian-orloffs/2820

another option is hatching eggs........ https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...loff-hatching-eggs-sq-non-hatchery-lines-rare

 

[Percheron chick]

If you are set on Orloffs than do Orloffs. If hatchery birds can fill the need right now, Privett sells them. You can special order through NoCo Feeder Supply or go with straight run through the hatcherery. NoCo might be able to help you source a rooster. My orloff hens came from them and they are my most personable ones in my flock. If you want to eliminate years of culling to establish a good breeding flock, than go with eggs from a reputable breeder. Even if you have a poor hatch rate the first time, 4-5 birds is all you need to get started.

 

[samsr]

I actually order my feed through Ranch-Way Feed Mills in Ft. Collins, I get a custom formula blend of non gmo organic gluten free 23% protein chick starter. Bagged and certified is .58 cents a lb. For organic non gmo chick starter, whole grains should be less expensive.

I need gluten free because I have celiac disease and there are no gluten free feeds. Making my own was costing me almost $3 per lb and I started getting feather picking.

I need to get down to my bare bones flock, so I'm selling my white bresse breeding trio that just turned 1 year old, 2 ee that are 18 months old, 1 is a good broody mama, 2 polish crosses that 1 is laying and wants to go broody, the other might be laying.

I'm not dealing with craigslist ppl though. So if anyone is interested, I have young laying pullets and hend for sale and some almost 3 week old meat chicks.

I may know of someone that may want some meat birds. How many do you have? This year mine turned out great I will do some more next year.

 

[Double Kindness]

I have 39 broilers and 19 heavy breed roosters. I took these pictures of them yesterday when I moved them outside.

Here's one for size, they are 3 weeks old today.