Idaho?

[pawtraitart]

Hey Idaho peeps! My 2015 Pullets for Sale picture folder has been started on my qcu poultry facebook page if anybody is looking to add to their flock this season. I'll add to it as I go through my grow out pens over the summer and into the fall. https://www.facebook.com/QcuPoultry

 

[Birdrain92]

Hi Becca! I don't have any yet! Still researching. I know I want good egg-layers, probably 3-4 chickens.

I would suggest Black Australorps. They are dual purpose, very good layers with the right diet, and can be good meat birds as well.

 

[crystal15]

I would suggest Black Australorps. They are dual purpose, very good layers with the right diet, and can be good meat birds as well.

I don't know if I can really stomach the thought of killing them...maybe. Would 2 of those and 2 Rhode Island Reds be good?

 

[TheChickenQueen]

If you are getting them for laying you wouldn't have to kill them. They are just dual purpose.

The question is, what are you looking for in a hen? If you need some advice on breeds to get it's helpful to outline what you are looking for.

 

[Birdrain92]

I don't know if I can really stomach the thought of killing them...maybe. Would 2 of those and 2 Rhode Island Reds be good?

I'm not saying you have to kill them. It was a suggestion incase you also like eating chicken. You could make it so the Black Australorp is for egg only. It could work. I like my Black Australorps that's why I suggested them. I got 25 pullets 2 weeks ago. Rhode Island Reds I've had. They are good layers. Black Australorps I've had lots of eggs.

 

[crystal15]

I'm not saying you have to kill them. It was a suggestion incase you also like eating chicken. You could make it so the Black Australorp is for egg only. It could work. I like my Black Australorps that's why I suggested them. I got 25 pullets 2 weeks ago. Rhode Island Reds I've had. They are good layers. Black Australorps I've had lots of eggs.

good to know, thank you!
If I got chicks now, how long would I have to get a coop built?

 

[BeccaSmith]

My favorite breed is the orpington, they are really friendly and good egg layers, not to mention the come in some cool colors!

 

[CyndiD]

Welcome! How many chickens do you have and what kind?

Hi & welcome. Where is Meridian?

 

[crystal15]

Hi & welcome. Where is Meridian?

Right outside of Boise. Between Boise & Nampa

 

[CyndiD]

Right outside of Boise.  Between Boise & Nampa

I map quested Mëidian right after i asked u where u r. I use to live in Rigby, 15 miles north of Idaho Falls. Now we live north of Moscow. We love it here, only a few neighbors & our property if surrounded by pines.