North Carolina

[Mmfarm119]

I am also in Northern NC. Such an ugly day here in NC! Cloudy and wet. Only in the 50’s.
I have many ducks and chickens as well, and it keeps a person busy. Lol, birds in large masses eat and drink a lot. Always feeding, watering, and keeping their temporary home clean until I get a coop.

Happy days!
Ducklingguy

Keeps us very busy indeed! My ducks are enjoying the sprinkles of rain every few hours, they keep catching the drops in their mouths. I have really been enjoying the hot sunshine lately but I shall be patient and let the ducks enjoy the rain. We just got done about a week ago building a separate duck house for the many ducks that will need a home outside soon. .

 

[Mmfarm119]

Grew up in Lexington, come back for a Lex style chopped bbq sandwhich sometimes.... Oh, and to see my mom too. Living near Roxboro, NC now.

So close to you... moved here 6 yrs ago!

 

[Mmfarm119]

Roxboro here!!! Wow, love that there are so many North Carolinians!!!!

Nice to see my fellow neighbors!

 

[Ducklingguy]

Keeps us very busy indeed! My ducks are enjoying the sprinkles of rain every few hours, they keep catching the drops in their mouths. I have really been enjoying the hot sunshine lately but I shall be patient and let the ducks enjoy the rain. We just got done about a week ago building a separate duck house for the many ducks that will need a home outside soon. .

Oh yes, my ducks are out enjoying the drizzle. It’s the wind they don’t like!
One of my duck houses is almost complete. It’s a good size to hold 6 ducks. I just need to find an old dog house or something for them to bed and shelter. Hopefully will be finished after this weekend.

Ducklingguy.

 

[Vonduganboxers]

Hello All -
I am in Northern NC. My crew currently consists of 20 baby Muscovy ducks, 5 adult Muscovies, ISA Browns, Barred Rocks, Buff Ops, Black stars, a single Americana, and an RIR Rooster with more chicks on the way. Very busy over here lol!

Hello! I'm in the Winston-Salem area and looking for Buff Orpingtons. I'm trying to find them locally instead of buying and shipping online. Northern NC covers a very large area . Are you close to the WS area at all?

 

[Vonduganboxers]

Back in action here in Walkertown, NC. Life changes moved me from the Raleigh area to the Triad and I'm starting a small flock again. Now I live in the county and am allowed roosters! So excited! Our property isn't too big, so I'm keeping the flock to 10.

I'm trying to find Buff Orpingtons to include 1 rooster. I'm just not thrilled with ordering birds on-line. The coop is nearly ready (we converted an old shed), but the brooding pen is ready-to-go. Anyone know of a hatchery in the Triad area or somewhere that wouldn't require much more than a 2 hour drive?

Can't wait to get back into the Chicken Tender way of life. I miss my old flock. Those girls were beautiful, productive and lived good long lives. I'm excited about new babies

 

[Miss Lydia]

@Vonduganboxers have you looked online for hatcheries in NC?
I'm over in Western NC and don know of any around this part of the state. To get my Orpingtons I bought eggs from a member and had them sent to me.

 

[Mmfarm119]

Hello! I'm in the Winston-Salem area and looking for Buff Orpingtons. I'm trying to find them locally instead of buying and shipping online. Northern NC covers a very large area . Are you close to the WS area at all?

Hello -
I am not too close to the Winston-Salem area and I don't plan on parting with my Buff Ops. I do have to warn you though, I have had 2 Buff Op Roosters and both have been on the more aggressive side. 1 was super aggressive and the other was on his way to being nice just very cautious LOL.

Good Luck with your new flock!

 

[Vonduganboxers]

Hello -
I am not too close to the Winston-Salem area and I don't plan on parting with my Buff Ops. I do have to warn you though, I have had 2 Buff Op Roosters and both have been on the more aggressive side. 1 was super aggressive and the other was on his way to being nice just very cautious LOL.

Good Luck with your new flock!

Good to know! Thank you for that feedback. I'm looking for a good meat and layer and heard Orpingtons were the way to go. I had Reds and Bantams before since we were mostly just in it for eggs and pets for the kids. But now, and looking at the potential for inflation, I have to realistically consider supplementing our grocery bill. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions there? thanks!

 

[Vonduganboxers]

@Vonduganboxers have you looked online for hatcheries in NC?
I'm over in Western NC and don know of any around this part of the state. To get my Orpingtons I bought eggs from a member and had them sent to me.

You know, I hadn't thought about ordering eggs and honestly didn't even consider it an option. My main concern with ordering chicks online was that I might find one dead upon arrival. That just makes me cringe.