Delaware? Question help!

[Chicken0Boy]

The hatchery I want will not have Delawares till later on this year, and I need to find another breed almost just like the Delaware! Any suggestions?

 

[zephyrcreek]

My suggestion is to by Delawares from a private breeder not a hatchery. The stock will be much better, and you will be happier in the long run. Check out the Delaware thread here and I am sure they will have some great advice for you. My Dels are my best layers of super sized eggs. I have heritage bloodlines, and they still are excellent producers. I average 8 eggs from 9 hens.

 

[joletabey]

I agree with Zephyrcreek- get them from a breeder- they are fantastic birds. My 8 girls will be 19 weeks old Wed/Thurs of this week and at least three of them are laying already. They are personable, smart, and pretty, pretty birds

 

[Chicken0Boy]

I think I found a breeder (Dipsy Dipsy Doo) but she has not responded yet, so I wait! Im excited I found a breeder, but waiting is killing me!

 

[HBuehler]

Where is Upstate? I have a trio or possibly more Heritage bred for sale..all laying.Not selling all of mine but I have enough to go around they lay so well.
Edited to add...the rooster isn't laying any eggs

just the pullets-all are under a year old.

 

[Chicken0Boy]

South Carolina

 

[joletabey]

You might want to check with Laney to see if she has any young ones she is ready to let go of. I have only roosters. Laney and I are both in NC. Kim has them also, but I forget her BYC name-

 

[speckledhen]

Wasn't aware that Lisa (Dipsy) has Delawares. Must be a new project for her, then.

 

[Chicken0Boy]

She does not, but I was told by her that her neighbor has some and she could arrange to get some eggs from he/she. Sooo....Yeaaaa

 

[speckledhen]

Oh, okay. Good luck, then.