Hello from North Dakota!

[NDchickennewbie]

Hello! I'm new to ND and even newer to BYC. I'm just looking for people around Minot or Bismarck that raise laying hens. I plan on starting my flock this spring/summer. I'm hoping for some Plymouth Rock and/or Silkies. Just have question since in brand new to this. Thanks in advance.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[aldk]

Hi we have some silkie chicks if your interested

 

[NDchickennewbie]

Aldk- Thank you so much for the offer. I haven't even gotten my coop yet.
We got 2 puppies and they seems to be taking up a lot of time. I think my husband is going to ask me to wait til next year, I can sense that conversation coming.
I'd love to keep you in mind for next Spring if that is alright with you.
Thanks again.

 

[nj2wv]

welcome to BYC !!

 

[aldk]

Hi, all we are having a swap in Stanley ND on April 30 at 10:00 in the Mountrail Couonty Fair Building. They are leaving it pretty open to what you can bring large animals will have to stay in the trailer though I would guess. There should be lots of chickens, rabbits, ducks,geese, pigeons. I will also be doing Testing of the 4-h birds there. Come out and join in, it should be fun

 

[mlm Mike]

 

[NDchickennewbie]

Already looking forward to Spring and I'm sure all my ND chicken friends are too!!!

Just wondering if anyone knows dates of Spring poultry swaps coming up? I have 10 hens and my husband wants to go up to 50!! Seems like quite a jump to me, but... I'm in.

Looking for specific breeds.
Thanks in advance!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas and

! Pleased you are still in the chicken biz. As far as breeds for your state, I'd look toward the larger bodied, smaller combed breeds (to avoid frostbite). I know Chantaclers might actually be a Canadian breed that handles the cold north. Best wishes!