"Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

[JohnnyxRex]

LOL...That's right! Don't you know kids thrive on ROUTINE?!?!?!? Now go hang your head in shame for a bit....

 

[forgetful]

All the birds I've ever gotten from Ideal have been hardy and exactly what I ordered. They won't be show quality, but if you are just looking for a backyard flock then they are an excellent choice! What exactly are you looking for in a chicken? Meat, eggs, just something pretty to look at? Do you want something to free range, or will they be more confined. Let us know, and we can come up with some good suggestions

Nope, just backyard quality is fine... For now. Chickens are way too addicting. I'm looking for egg laying or dual birds, and something to look at. I figure having a diverse flock will get me both. I'm not interested in getting bantams, because while they are adorable, there isn't a lot of meat if I cull a bird. And I don't mind getting strictly egg layers, because they generally have enough meat for me. All my birds will be free ranged.

Mille Fleur really isn't rare in some breeds. Others, it is just being bred into. Ideal is a hit and miss. All birds will be backyard quality and won't be bred to the SOP. If you aren't going to be showing birds or breeding--those would be fine.

I didn't know that actually. I saw some boards of projects going on involving the Mille fleur coloring and figured it was new.

 

[Gracie9205]

Nope, just backyard quality is fine... For now.

Chickens are way too addicting. I'm looking for egg laying or dual birds, and something to look at. I figure having a diverse flock will get me both. I'm not interested in getting bantams, because while they are adorable, there isn't a lot of meat if I cull a bird. And I don't mind getting strictly egg layers, because they generally have enough meat for me. All my birds will be free ranged.
I didn't know that actually. I saw some boards of projects going on involving the Mille fleur coloring and figured it was new.

Since you are a newbie, why not get one of the heavy layer assortments from Ideal? You will get a variety of birds that will lay you plenty of eggs. If you order the heavy layers, you can also put them in the gumbo pot if you decide you don't like them. Once you figure out which ones you like (we can help you identify breeds once they feather out), you can get on the road to getting more chicks/eggs of your favorite breed!

This is the link to the heavy layer assortment. Most will lay brown eggs:
https://secuservices.com/ideal/newideal/selectproduct.aspx?qty=1&ID=AHP&Product=408

This is a link to what I would can an "anything and everything" assortment. You would have the possibility of getting all kinds of egg colors from these:
https://secuservices.com/ideal/newideal/selectproduct.aspx?qty=1&ID=ACP&Product=671

As mentioned, these will not be show quality, but they have never sent me anything besides exactly what I ordered. It is a good jumping off point for those who don't know exactly what they want yet.

 

[chickenbelle]

Since you are a newbie, why not get one of the heavy layer assortments from Ideal? You will get a variety of birds that will lay you plenty of eggs. If you order the heavy layers, you can also put them in the gumbo pot if you decide you don't like them. Once you figure out which ones you like (we can help you identify breeds once they feather out), you can get on the road to getting more chicks/eggs of your favorite breed!

This is the link to the heavy layer assortment. Most will lay brown eggs:
https://secuservices.com/ideal/newideal/selectproduct.aspx?qty=1&ID=AHP&Product=408

This is a link to what I would can an "anything and everything" assortment. You would have the possibility of getting all kinds of egg colors from these:
https://secuservices.com/ideal/newideal/selectproduct.aspx?qty=1&ID=ACP&Product=671

As mentioned, these will not be show quality, but they have never sent me anything besides exactly what I ordered. It is a good jumping off point for those who don't know exactly what they want yet.

I agree. It is easy to get fooled into the wrong choices if you don't know what you're really looking for. Getting a variety to choose what you do and don't like is the way to go.

 

[kuntrygirl]

Nope, just backyard quality is fine... For now. Chickens are way too addicting. I'm looking for egg laying or dual birds, and something to look at. I figure having a diverse flock will get me both. I'm not interested in getting bantams, because while they are adorable, there isn't a lot of meat if I cull a bird. And I don't mind getting strictly egg layers, because they generally have enough meat for me. All my birds will be free ranged.

I didn't know that actually. I saw some boards of projects going on involving the Mille fleur coloring and figured it was new.

Since you are a newbie, why not get one of the heavy layer assortments from Ideal?  You will get a variety of birds that will lay you plenty of eggs.  If you order the heavy layers, you can also put them in the gumbo pot if you decide you don't like them.  Once you figure out which ones you like (we can help you identify breeds once they feather out), you can get on the road to getting more chicks/eggs of your favorite breed!

This is the link to the heavy layer assortment.  Most will lay brown eggs:
https://secuservices.com/ideal/newideal/selectproduct.aspx?qty=1&ID=AHP&Product=408

This is a link to what I would can an "anything and everything" assortment.  You would have the possibility of getting all kinds of egg colors from these:
https://secuservices.com/ideal/newideal/selectproduct.aspx?qty=1&ID=ACP&Product=671

As mentioned, these will not be show quality, but they have never sent me anything besides exactly what I ordered.  It is a good jumping off point for those who don't know exactly what they want yet.

Gracie is right. Clicking on the 1st link and seeing those birds is exactly what my chicken yard looks like and I LOVE IT. I have both brown layers and meat. I collect an average of 10 dozen eggs every single day. So you can't go wrong with any of those breeds.

In my area, the brown layers are in popular demand and have always been. I am getting more and more customers who are looking for chicken to provide meat and eggs for their family and they are looking for these same breeds. I don't have anyone in my area who is looking for the "show birds". There interest is being self sufficient for their family. If I could handle more animals, I would order about 100 brown egg layers (pullets) and re-sell as hen and charge $20.00 per pullet at POL (point of laying).

 

[1MrsMagoo]

I have two questions for Mrs. Magoo (and anyone else with thoughts on this):

I plan to do the red wigglers under the bunny cage with barriers to keep the chickens out. Is the reason to keep the chickens out is that they will eat the worms, or are the worms harmful to them?

Also, when I get ready to use the "red wiggler mulch" on my beds, do I scoop it worms and all? You mentioned that the red wigglers don't live underground, so I wondered about any effect the "living worm mulch" would have on the beds.

Thanks so much. I have noticed that the bunnies result in some ordor, so I really like the red wiggler solution. The chickens have never had an odor.

The wigglers are more expensive than regular worms. Also, being composting worms, they live on top of the ground...not in it making them easy prey for hungry chickens....yummm. Most people make a "flow through bed". Look up vermiculture and their are tons of plans online. Most involve a box with a bunch of pieces of pipe or some wire in the bottom.
Yes, rabbits get a very ammonia like smell when their waste products accumulate in one area. I had a pet rabbit for several years and man that cage had to be cleaned a couple time a week.

 

[RH Poultry]

Does Any One Live In West Monroe Area Have Any Of There Breeds And Colors? I Am Looking Silver Penciled Plymouth Rock, Barred Plymouth Rocks And Light Brahma Chickens! For Bantams Is Silver Laced Cochins and Birchen Modern Game Chickens! And For Duck Is Saxony, Silver Welsh Harlequin, Silver Appleyard, White Indian Runner, Buff And Any Colors Of Anocna Ducks! For Bantam Ducks Is Gray Call And Black East India! All So Narragansett Turkey, Blue Peacock, And Jumbo, Purple Guneia Fowl. And A Female Pilgrim Goose! I Will Travel To You And Half To Meet To Guys! Just Let Know! You Have What I Am Looking For! Thank You! if You Do P.M. Me Thanks

 

[grambysfarm]

What parish do you teach in?? I teach Elem. SPED in jeff Davis. )

I'm in Calcasieu Parish.

 

[PrimroseMom1]

Ha ha @ chickens loving routine. I rode with a friend today to Alexandria for a dog rescue and didn't get home until 8:45. The girls were all upset. Theyusually go to bed at 7:00, I go "tuck them in" and lock up the coop. Tpnight they weren't on their roost, one was running around the yard expressing dissatisfaction. I called them and they got on their roost, faced the wall and assumed the sleeping position while I locked the coop. I didn't realize how much they needed their routine because I have always been there. Gotta love those girls!

 

[PrimroseMom1]

The wigglers are more expensive than regular worms. Also, being composting worms, they live on top of the ground...not in it making them easy prey for hungry chickens....yummm. Most people make a "flow through bed". Look up vermiculture and their are tons of plans online. Most involve a box with a bunch of pieces of pipe or some wire in the bottom.
Yes, rabbits get a very ammonia like smell when their waste products accumulate in one area. I had a pet rabbit for several years and man that cage had to be cleaned a couple time a week.

THANKS! Going to look up "vermiculture" and give it a try. I'm excited to take care of the odor and also have a nice product for my gardens, too.