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[ottbjumper06]

Countyline hatchery has a web site. And they do have silkies. just google it.

I did talk to her, I just didn't want to travel quite that far.

 

[Gryphon]

Hey I just found this thread because I wanted to share some chicken coop news! If you're near Ames on Oct 26th, there will be a chicken coop aution! They were built by students in the College of Design! Here's the article about it: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2013/10/14/chicken-coops

 

[HeatherME]

Speaking of County Line Hatchery, if you have bought their birds, what was your experience? Their website states " We offer some higher end stock that would be suitable for showing, as well as production stock with that necessary "hybrid vigor."". Anyone know what their higher end stock consists of? I'm wanting to add Silver Laced Wyandottes, Barred Rock, Ameraucana, and Black Copper Marans to my flock.

 

[ottbjumper06]

Speaking of County Line Hatchery, if you have bought their birds, what was your experience? Their website states " We offer some higher end stock that would be suitable for showing, as well as production stock with that necessary "hybrid vigor."". Anyone know what their higher end stock consists of? I'm wanting to add Silver Laced Wyandottes, Barred Rock, Ameraucana, and Black Copper Marans to my flock.

I was interested in adding some Wheaten AMs to my breeding flock, but their "purebreds" seem off to me.

 

[karimw]

Speaking of County Line Hatchery, if you have bought their birds, what was your experience? Their website states " We offer some higher end stock that would be suitable for showing, as well as production stock with that necessary "hybrid vigor."". Anyone know what their higher end stock consists of? I'm wanting to add Silver Laced Wyandottes, Barred Rock, Ameraucana, and Black Copper Marans to my flock.

I would suggest if you are looking for show birds to go with a breeder. I know some of their stock originated with show quality lines, but I'm not sure if they select well enough in their breeding stock. I know they don't show themselves. I know many folks who got nice back yard birds from them though.

 

[2jsbabyfarm]

If anyone sees the ad on craigslist for $5 pullets located in Pella. PASS IT UP!!!!! Like an amatuer I felt sorry for the birds and bought 5. Thankfully ive had them quaranteened but they are all exhibiting signs of infectious coryza! I just hope I havent had any cross contaminaion with my main flock. Thought I had better warn anyone who might have seen the ad!

 

[HeatherME]

If anyone sees the ad on craigslist for $5 pullets located in Pella. PASS IT UP!!!!! Like an amatuer I felt sorry for the birds and bought 5. Thankfully ive had them quaranteened but they are all exhibiting signs of infectious coryza! I just hope I havent had any cross contaminaion with my main flock. Thought I had better warn anyone who might have seen the ad!

Oh no! Hope your original flock remains healthy. I had a similar situation back in July. A lady from Nebraska was selling pullets and young hens. I bought two SLW from her and one EE. She was driving to Iowa and we met half way, so I wasn't able to see her other birds/pens/coops. On the way home one of the SLW was sneezing. I immediately had a bad feeling. I get them home and all three go into quarantine. The next day the same bird that was sneezing began to have a rattle when she breathed. Also, all three had a good case of lice. I messaged the lady and asked her if any of her birds had been sick, she said no. Ha! I asked her if I drove the 3 hour drive to return the birds if she would take them back. She said no. So, I was stuck with three sick birds. All three birds ended up sneezing and rattling. My husband ended up culling them for the safety of my current flock. I had a very strong suspicion of MG.

Lesson learned. Do not buy birds off of Craigslist! From there on I vowed I would only purchase eggs and day old chicks.



Thanks for the replies on County Line Hatchery. I won't be showing birds, but I am wanting some good looking girls. I'm really wanting to go with a breeder, but I can't find someone right now who either has stock or who is willing to sell to me. =(

 

[Gryphon]

Has anyone ordered from Sandhill Preservation? They're in Iowa so shipping should be shorter. I ordered seeds from them and was very pleased with tye quality and quantity they sent. I was thinking of ordering from them this spring and keeping a couple of pullets, but since I live in town I don't know how I'd gid of any roos (since they only sell straight run).

 

[ottbjumper06]

Has anyone ordered from Sandhill Preservation? They're in Iowa so shipping should be shorter. I ordered seeds from them and was very pleased with tye quality and quantity they sent. I was thinking of ordering from them this spring and keeping a couple of pullets, but since I live in town I don't know how I'd gid of any roos (since they only sell straight run).

what breeds are you interested in?

 

[countrygirl5]

We just put some paddocks up for our chickens. I'm wanting to find a cover crop that's good for the chickens, but is also something that will re-seed itself. Something other than grass. Basically self-sustaining vegetation. Any ideas?