Kentucky people

[KYTinpusher]

Thanks KYTinpusher. The only breed you mentioned that I have heard of is the Black Copper Marans and the Black Ameraucanas. I'm no chicken expert by a long shot. Do you go to the Lawrenceburg Chicken Swap? I'm going to go on the 17th to see what I can find. I'd like to get some chicks now so they can start laying later on in the year but I'm concerned about getting them and then finding the polish later on and incorporating the younger polish into the flock with the older chickens when the polish are ready. Don't need them getting bullied.

I do go to the Lawrenceburg swap when I have something to sell. I have been to the last 3, but I am debating about the one on the 17th - not sure I will have enough to justify the hour drive. I do have some SFH chicks hatching now, so depending on how many hatch....

Swedish Flower Hens are a rare landrace fowl from Sweden. They come in lots of pretty colors and are very friendly. They are decent layers, laying 150-200 eggs per year. I have pics of my SFH here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/g/a/6152521/swedish-flower-hens/

Rhodebars are an auto-sexing breed that are excellent layers. They have Rhode Island Red in their breeding. I have pictures of my Rhodebars here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/g/a/6718365/rhodebars/

 

[Wilson Chickens]

Well KYTinpusher you just might have to make the hour trip to Lawrenceburg on the 17th cause you've sold me on your SFH lol. They are absolutely GORGEOUS! Especially your rooster. I looked at the Rhodebars too and your Rhodebar rooster is beautiful too. Would running polish hens with the SFH be a problem? My husband really likes the polish and wants to get a couple but he also said he'd like an SFH rooster if I get some SFH hens. I'll have to educate myself on the SFH breed so I can be more informed. So far around my area there's no SFH breeders as far as I know.

 

[KYTinpusher]

Well KYTinpusher you just might have to make the hour trip to Lawrenceburg on the 17th cause you've sold me on your SFH lol. They are absolutely GORGEOUS! Especially your rooster. I looked at the Rhodebars too and your Rhodebar rooster is beautiful too. Would running polish hens with the SFH be a problem? My husband really likes the polish and wants to get a couple but he also said he'd like an SFH rooster if I get some SFH hens. I'll have to educate myself on the SFH breed so I can be more informed. So far around my area there's no SFH breeders as far as I know.

I'll let you know how many hatch. Some of the eggs I set were pretty old.

They were alive going into lockdown, but a couple didn't look big enough. But 1 is out and another is pipped!

Come over and join us on the SFH thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/375288/swedish-flower-hen-thread/8800#post_13448191 We're a friendly bunch just like the breed!

 

[sonderah]

Welcome to all the new folks!

I'm in Hardinsburg Ky and hatch and sell Buff Orpington chicks.

Right now I have 2 laying hens for sale $10 each. They are only a year old. They Buff Orpingtons too. I just cannot use them for breeding because of faults. 1 has a floppy comb, & the other has spurs! Yes, I'm sure she's a hen. Lol

 

[sonderah]

Oh yeah! I'm also looking for new heritage Buff Orpington hens to grow my flock!

 

[rnchick74]

Hello all! I'm new here, so I thought I would introduce myself. I live in the great city of Louisville. I'm getting ready to start a small, urban backyard flock & have been really enjoying the information & conversation.

Nice to see such great KY people around!

 

[Cassie Collins]

Currently in TX, but DH's family is from the Prestonsburg/Paintsville/Pikeville area & we are considering moving back. We have 3 almost 9 wk old ducks & We have 2 new arrivals coming today!! Any1 on here from Eastern KY??

 

[Nofowlplay]

Citygirlinthecountry sells fantastic Buff Orpingtons. The hen I bought from her is healthy , tame and a great egg producer.

 

[Chikenbutwut]

I would love to see her Silkies. How may I get in touch with her? If I had known before I ordered, I would have definitely contacted her. I'm sure she doesn't live too far from where I live. I am wanting some more Silkies in the near future. Hopefully she won't mind giving me her contact information.

Oh I am so sorry...I totally missed your post.

Am going to PM you with the information.

 

[EricMd01]

Anyone in SW KY/NW TN with hatching eggs for sale? Looking for silkies/frizzles. Would rather drive and pick them up than have them shipped. Thanks!