Great site. I've picked up tons of valuable info here already, and today I pick out, and bring home my new backyard flock. It will eventually be free range. I will be selecting from a large mixed flock of farm bred Aussies, NH Reds, Barred Rocks, Comets, Buff Orps, Javas, and Welsummers, ranging in age from 2-6 weeks. I plan on bringing home a dozen or so. Any suggestions regarding the selection and mix of pullets would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for having me.
glad you have joined us and congrats on getting your own flock. I have experience only with BR and BO's and love them both. But, likely someone with experience with the others you are considering will post some opinions.
That's a nice assortment of breeds to choose from. Why not just get 2 of each so you can see how you like each breed? Mixed flocks are so pretty. Have fun, it's nice to have you here!
Hi and welcome - ditto NFCs suggestion - the greater variety to begin with speeds up the process of getting to know which birds suit both you and your climate. All the best CT
Hi and welcome from a fellow MA newbie chicken person who just joined the site today! I just picked up my starter flock yesterday.... 6 1.5-week chicks (2 each silkie/RI red/barred rock). We live in a town that doesn't allow roosters so we'll have to re-home any that turn out to be males. Looking to add a few more today, would love a few of the pastel layers. Just wanted to say hi, as it seems we're not just neighbors but at the same stage of the game! Cheers from metrowest Boston, NBwriter
Thanks everyone. Two of each sounds like a great plan. I'm going to get them now and will post some photos a little later. Good luck to my fellow MA resident. I'm sure we'll stay in touch. Do you get supplies in Bridgewater? Hanson?
IF you hover over "NBwriter" user name - it will give you the opp. to send a pm (private message) then you two can correspond outside of this thread.
