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[shelleyd2008]

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Just wanted to let you all know that they've changed the rules at Sano (again

). Starting next Friday (June 3) there will be a $5 fee charged for setting up in the parking lot. I'm sure they'll lose a lot of business with this going on...now I'm off to list birds online.

 

[Whimsy]

I need to downsize quickly, I started a part time job that has turned into a 4 day a week 9 hour a day job!( I love it and love working again) Something has got to give and I just really have too many chickens to fool with now. They are all pullets ranging from 12 weeks to 10 months. I have 3 EE's and a cochins and possibly a BCM too and one red sex link.

They are all healthy and friendly, I usually take them to Leitchfield to sell my excess but don't have time to that any more. I live in Hardin County. these girls are free to a great home

 

[jmay401]

I am new to this website and don't own any chickens, but am researching to decide if i want to get into them. What is the big differance in a "hatchery quality" and normal? Are hatchery chickens inferior? I am thinking about ordering a few Light Brahmas from http://chickensforbackyards.com/ but i keep seeing people say you get "hatchery birds". Would they atleast be decent looking for the breed and good size or no?

 

[kyrose]

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the only difference i no of is how they look.if you want to show your birds then you dont want hatchery.i ordered light brahmas from mpc and im very happy with them.hatchery are usually just pet quality not show.

 

[Kyfila]

Hey Sarah,
did you ever find out what kind of Guineas your friend has? I really need a male, but will take any white or royal purple keets.

I'll be there early with a few silkies and a few serama roosters and some chicken decor

See you guys early, maybe I'll bring the doughnuts?

Kim
Georgetown

 

[scbatz33]

Kim,
I haven't talked to im since the other day - we work different shifts and he's off on the weekend. I do know he said he thinks they are all males - all 15 of them!

He says he hasn't seen an egg one!

Again, I don't know. I hope to catch up with him tonight. He already bought birds from me and I want to deliver them so I can evaluate who's left.

 

[teach1rusl]

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Hatchery birds are just fine. I have a mix of hatchery stock, and they all lay well and are beautiful birds. Most folks (myself included) would never know the difference in breeding for most breeds. Even after doing a lot of reading, other than a few of the of the ornamental breeds, I'm clueless as to a well bred chicken vs a hatchery bird. If you're new to chickens, I'd stick with hatchery stock until/unless you decide to go into breeding (for sales) or showing...

 

[Kyfila]

O.K. I will see you there what time are you getting there?

I hope to be there by 7:30 a.m.

 

[shelleyd2008]

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Hatchery birds are not necessarily inferior, but it does depend on what you're wanting them for. Most hatchery birds have been bred to be good layers, so if you want egg-layers then hatcheries are your best bet. They are also smaller than the exhibition birds, so they shouldn't eat as much.

 

[Kyfila]

Sarah that last post was for you. I think this friend of your and me were made for each other...I haven't had one fertile egg this spring after I lost 3 guineas to the dog!

So i will see you saturday!