Consolidated Kansas

[chicken danz]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and I'm from Kansas too!

Anyone from around Thayer kansas

Welcome new people. We are always pleased to have some new BYCers. Just join in and tell us about yourselves. I'm about an hour and a half north of Thayer. Key Flock where are you from?
We love to hear about what you have, what you plan, answer any questions we can and the talk isn't limited to just chickens here. We also love pictures.

 

[sharol]

Not from Thayer anymore, but I grew up in Galesburg.

 

[Ralph Moyer]

Hello Leck8, I'm in the northeast corner of Cherokee County. I go to Galesburg to get my feed. Nice to see more in this corner of Kansas on this site.

 

[leck8]

Does anyone around Thayer have chickens they would sell I have some baby chicks coming but woukd like to get a few adults also

 

[chicken danz]

Not from Thayer anymore, but I grew up in Galesburg.

Where have you been, lady? You haven't posted in a while. I did see the boys are still up for sale. I have gotten so many compliments on this young man. He gets better every day. I don't know whether to give my girls credit or you for raising him into such a fine specimen. I sold my other boys and now he has the girls all to himself!

Does anyone around Thayer have chickens they would sell I have some baby chicks coming but woukd like to get a few adults also

There you go Ralph, a chance to sell a few extra birds!

 

[nick1234]

chicken danz,
Thanks for those resources. I'll give them a read tonight.

There seem to be a lot of plymouth rocks and rhode island reds for sale near me. I've read a little about them. Seem to be good layers for a good period of time but not as friendly/as good of pets. Thoughts?

In general, what is a good range of price for pullets? They seem to be about $15 per chicken (but there are only a few listings, so idk). Is this a normal price?

Thanks,
Nick

 

[chicken danz]

You have to be careful with both rocks and rhode Island reds because most of the local ones are hatchery birds which are mixed and not true to the breed. Not that a little mixing is bad for egg laying but it is if you want a bird with a great personality.
There are a few standouts as far as great birds to handle and especially since you have a child. I'm sure there'll be others that will add to this list.
Top all time docile breed is a Speckled Sussex. I've had other Sussex but to date they aren't as docile. These girls are lap babies and great layers. Downfall is they are a little tougher to raise until the reach a certain age.
Next would be Brahmas. They lay huge eggs and I've never seen an aggressive one. They do like to go broody sometimes though. They are probably my personal favorites.
Third would be Orpingtons. They are also very easy to become lap babies and lay big eggs. In this case however I recommend you steer away from hatchery birds and go for breeder birds. There's a huge difference. Once in a while you will get an ornery rooster but since you are just wanting girls you should be okay.
Another breed that is very docile but harder to find a Salmon Faverolles. Their eggs aren't quite as large and they don't lay very many.
Heritage barred rocks seem to be really great dependable layers but I've found hatchery ones are a bit cranky. Rocks will give you the eggs but might not be a lap chicken.
I've heard Ameraucanas are great birds but often easter eggers are called Ameraucanas so you have to know your breeder.
As far as pullets go if you pick up one for $15 that is old enough to sex that is a good price if it's a decent quality bird. If it's a young barnyard bird you would be paying too much in my opinion if it is still young.
I'm can be a bit of a bird snob. But it all comes down to this: If you enjoy what you have then whatever labor that comes along with it is worthwhile. If you don't enjoy looking at or being around your chickens then, feeding , watering, collecting eggs, etc becomes work.
And let me tell you it's really hard to enjoy that in this weather!!!

 

[HappyJoyAcres]

Anyone in Jefferson or Douglas county with 6-12 mo old chickens for sale? I'm looking for 12 to add to my flock.

 

[sharol]

Where have you been, lady? You haven't posted in a while. I did see the boys are still up for sale. I have gotten so many compliments on this young man. He gets better every day. I don't know whether to give my girls credit or you for raising him into such a fine specimen. I sold my other boys and now he has the girls all to himself!

Just following along, not doing much else. I'm glad he worked out for you. He is a nice boy, and he deserves his own flock. You get all the credit for his genetics. His brother would make an outstanding flock rooster. He alerts for danger and has been taking treats to the others for a couple of months. I just haven't had anyone who wanted him. I'm trying to hold out a little longer because they are such nice boys, but I have them in the hoop coop and they are pretty isolated in there. I feel bad for them, but when they are out they drive the hens crazy.

 

[chicken danz]

I finally made myself go out and do chores. I can honestly say this is the worst day so far all winter. The temperature isn't the lowest but with that brutal wind and the moisture in the air it was totally unbearable. Even though I blew it out, my stupid hose was frozen. I swear this IS the last winter I am going to do this. If I can't get things organized and fixed for winter I will seriously have to sell most of the birds.
I did manage to find a freshly laid goose egg while I was out that was still toasty warm. I think they have decided to lay in the early evening. Now if I just could get them confined where I could get eggs each evening it would be okay.