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INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!
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Thanks so much!
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I never had a problem with the breed. Just becuase they might not of worked out with one person, doesn't mean they are persay not a good breed.A lot of things go into how a chicken behaves, and you could do everything right and just have a bad egg. I don't like Buff orps, not the birds for me-wouldnt ever get them again. But TONs of people love buff orps
Thanks. I am actually selling a quad (3 hens 1 rooster). Someone asked for pics
I would LOVE to see your EEs, I don't know about the Iowa Blues (I need to look those up) but seems far to drive since i am almost in KY
if you are looking for chicks, Ideal hatchery is going to be your cheapest option right now. They have their assorted sunrise special on sale as well as their Barred Rocks. Their shipping is extremely reasonable too. So the chicks arrive at your local PO or if you are really rural at the closest PO that opens around 7 am. So very little driving with this option but eggs won't come for at least 18-20 weeks sometimes its closer to 30 weeks if you free range or get a slow maturing breed.
If you are looking for hens, I have a few production pullets that are close to laying. They are not the cheapest option and I'm not that close to you. But they are outside. They do not require a heat lamp. They know how to free range and that hawks are out to get them. And eggs should be less than 2 weeks away as it will take them about a week to get to know your place and at most another week to like your place enough to lay.
There are others here to that are selling hens or pullets.
My suggestion is to look at the member list for members in your area. Then compare the breeds available locally and decide if any of those breeds are for you. If not maybe get the chicks from ideal or seek out a breeder of your favorite breed. Most breeders will be selling of trios and quads this time of the year.
There is a chicken show in Lebanon on Oct 18th. There will be breeders there, some will have birds for sale. Others will make arrangements at the show to sell birds in a couple of weeks. And if you see your favorite bird but no breeder, there is a list with an address for each entry. This is the best way I have found to get a local start in a breed.
Next if you have your heart set on a specific breed there are breed threads in the breeding forum. Ask or post specifically for a breeder recommendation. Don't ask who has birds but more along the lines of which breeders close to IN or KY would you all recommend. The location helps as many breeders don't ship.
Hey HOGSTER--
How's things? Any updates from your patch of heaven?
How's things? Any updates from your patch of heaven?
LONELY--good to hear from you. What's your flock consist of these days?
Hey pretty.
Right now I have 18 birds lol. Here's what I have
1 partridge silkie
2 blue silkies (1 splash 1 blue roo)
1 blue orp
2 golden comets
3 blrw
1 gold partridge brahma roo
1 gold partridge brahma
1 blue partridge brahma
1 Marans bym
1 production red
1 tetra tint
1 blue cochin
2 cream legbars
I'm very happy with my little flock except my brahma roo who is rough with the ladies. It bothers me. He might make some brahma dumplings unless someone wants him.
Looks like the city will be leaving me alone as far as my birds (unless a neighbor complains)
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