Farm chatter

[HappyDuckie]

 

[MysteryChicken]

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I saw a small speck of gold in a hackle feather in the first photo. So he maybe Black Copper Marans X Blue Langshan.

 

[HappyDuckie]

I saw a small speck of gold in a hackle feather in the first photo. So he maybe Black Copper Marans X Blue Langshan.

I can get pictures of the pullet later, if that helps any. Some of their hatch mates (which were from different hens, but I think some had the same sire) are solid black, and there's one that has a welsummer pattern. There was also two barred ones.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I can get pictures of the pullet later, if that helps any. Some of their hatch mates (which were from different hens, but I think some had the same sire) are solid black, and there's one that has a welsummer pattern. There was also two barred ones.

Seeing the pullet may help too.

The others sounds interesting.

 

[MykaMom]

I'd love a pair of peafowl but doubt my neighbors would appreciate. I'm in a very rural village, but even so, I'd think it would be too much noise. I'd need to be square in the country to feel they'd be appropriate.

Instead, I'm hoping to add a pair of Royal Palms next year. Don't plan to eat them, more as flock protectors - and because how beautiful they are. I'm on half an acre, want to homestead it but my health just isn't cooperating.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I'd love a pair of peafowl but doubt my neighbors would appreciate. I'm in a very rural village, but even so, I'd think it would be too much noise. I'd need to be square in the country to feel they'd be appropriate.

Instead, I'm hoping to add a pair of Royal Palms next year. Don't plan to eat them, more as flock protectors - and because how beautiful they are. I'm on half an acre, want to homestead it but my health just isn't cooperating.

I use guineas for flock protection.

 

[ackie]

I'd love a pair of peafowl but doubt my neighbors would appreciate. I'm in a very rural village, but even so, I'd think it would be too much noise. I'd need to be square in the country to feel they'd be appropriate.

Yes our neighbors are very much not thrilled with the peacocks. they wander more than the chickens. apparently one walked out in front of a school bus - OOPS. animal control came by and SO said they were welcome to take any peacocks they could catch - LOL. They're definitely not easy. Animal control left empty handed.

 

[MykaMom]

Yes our neighbors are very much not thrilled with the peacocks. they wander more than the chickens. apparently one walked out in front of a school bus - OOPS. animal control came by and SO said they were welcome to take any peacocks they could catch - LOL. They're definitely not easy. Animal control left empty handed.

Glad they left without anyone!!

 

[ackie]

my housemate said her chef friend wants to buy 3 dressed chickens. i dont sell dead birds but I'm not opposed to them being eating. housemate is willing to dress them if SO kills them.

 

[MykaMom]

I use guineas for flock protection.

I would too if I had more room. They're independent and won't thrive on my small space.

There's 5 acres for sale not too far away. If I could swing buying - and building - I'd do it in a heart beat.