"Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

[Cody A]

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

Merry Christmas to all Layers

 

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[TerriLaChicks]

And a few pics of one of the new coops. The pieces of plywood on either side of the door are temporary. The nesting boxes will be built here later. I only planned for 4 or 5 chickens in each coop so since I bought 9 buffs I have to make some adjustments.




The coops are about 4'x6', the runs are about 6'x10' and each will have a fenced yard 10'x20'. The buffs will end up with a yard 20'x20' before I'm done, but that is yet to come.
I'm sure there are things I can improve on, but it keeps them out of the elements and safe when I'm not around.

Looks great!

 

[TerriLaChicks]

A question for Pam or anyone else with input.

There's some Bielefelders listed on ebay that I'm thinking of bidding on to use for a test hatch. Pam don't you have this breed?
I've done some research and from what I've read they are supposed to be good for free range, lay a lot of eggs and produce a large carcass. With an added bonus of sexing at day one.
They could very well turn into one of the breeds I work with. Anyone see anything wrong with giving these a try.

The more I read about them, the more I like them. I got outbid for some on Ebay & right now concentrating on getting my RIRs grown out, but I do want to hatch some come spring -- PAM! you do have me on your list when yours start laying, right?!

 

[TerriLaChicks]

Merry Christmas to all you La-yers! Have a peaceful & blessed day!

 

[Cody A]

The more I read about them, the more I like them. I got outbid for some on Ebay & right now concentrating on getting my RIRs grown out, but I do want to hatch some come spring -- PAM! you do have me on your list when yours start laying, right?!

I'm wondering how heat tolerant they are.

 

[Ron Skekel]

A question for Pam or anyone else with input.

There's some Bielefelders listed on ebay that I'm thinking of bidding on to use for a test hatch. Pam don't you have this breed?
I've done some research and from what I've read they are supposed to be good for free range, lay a lot of eggs and produce a large carcass. With an added bonus of sexing at day one.
They could very well turn into one of the breeds I work with. Anyone see anything wrong with giving these a try.

They are great birds! So sweet and doscle. They are large the 2013 line is bigger than the 2011.i have one hen that just started laying she layes 6 a week big eggs for first eggs. I've read the whole Bielefelders three. Most people only eat the extra Roos they can't sell.because they make more money no the birds because they are so rare. Mine are hudge. They are sexable at hatch. My first order from someone is a Roo tho. Pam

 

[Ron Skekel]

The more I read about them, the more I like them. I got outbid for some on Ebay & right now concentrating on getting my RIRs grown out, but I do want to hatch some come spring -- PAM! you do have me on your list when yours start laying, right?!

RIGHT!! Any time you want them their yours!!!
Pam

 

[Ron Skekel]

I'm wondering how heat tolerant they are.

they pant some but did fine.

 

[Cody A]

Thank you for the input Pam. Much appreciated.

I placed an order for Bielefelder eggs from "Coastline Poultry"
I'm cringing by just jumping in but gotta start somewhere eh.