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So...are the general egg sizes reliable?I remember when I had chickens as a kid the hens, rir, laid alarmingly large eggs,I felt bad for the old girls.we're gearing up and choose a breed that is said to lay medium eggs, not much of a concern, just curious
 
so do I warn here first that I am sending a PM or is it ok etiquette to just send it? Troyer... I know rt 222 through Denver by the turnpike exit but not much else. Can pm you if that is ok.
 
I have 2 Delaware Pullets, I also have several other breeds. I am so in love with these Delawares though. They are so sweet and always the first to greet me but they are sassy too and don't put up with any nonsense from the other birds. I can't wait to add more to my flock!
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I have one Delaware out of my six girls. Got her at Calico, so she's just a hatchery chicky, no special line but boy, she is full of personality. She always jumps for the food - reminds me of a basketball player going for a jump ball. And I am pretty sure she was the last one to stop laying just a week ago. I hope they start laying soon, I actually had to buy !!! eggs this week and will again next week since the Big Guy and I went back on the Atkins Diet. Anyway, just read the BYC article on rare chickens and they said Delawares are one of them. Does anyone else here have them?
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Hi all. I am an excited soon-to-be chicken owner located in Conshohocken (Montgomery County), PA. I just found this thread a few minutes ago, but can already tell it's going to be very helpful (though work might disagree regarding the "helpful" part if I spend any more time reading about chickens during the day).

We are going to start with three chicks, and that is all we can comfortably fit in our coop (for now...). Breeds are still to be determined. My wife and I have a two year old, and we're excited to share the experience of raising chicks with her. We'd like to get a decent amount of eggs to eat and share, but equally important is giving our daughter a fun, safe and educational experience. Any advice as to breeds would be very welcome!

DHeltzel - I responded to your ad on Craigslist and we emailed a little while back. I appreciate all of the advice and plan to touch base when we finalize our selection, timing, etc.

Thanks!
 
I wish I lived closer you you, Wing. I want to learn how to emmmm, harvest meat birds and rabbits. I still have not found a local source for rabbit meat to try it first that isn't $30 a rabbit. I didn't spend that much on the Christmas goose from the grocery store! I do get my son's rabbit's cage cleanings but would love more. Maybe I need to take the truck on a long road trip. ....off to mapquest directions....
 
ewe105 said:
Hi all.  I am an excited soon-to-be chicken owner located in Conshohocken (Montgomery County), PA.  I just found this thread a few minutes ago, but can already tell it's going to be very helpful (though work might disagree regarding the "helpful" part if I spend any more time reading about chickens during the day).

We are going to start with three chicks, and that is all we can comfortably fit in our coop (for now...).  Breeds  are still to be determined.  My wife and I have a two year old, and we're excited to share the experience of raising chicks with her.  We'd like to get a decent amount of eggs to eat and share, but equally important is giving our daughter a fun, safe and educational experience.  Any advice as to breeds would be very welcome!

DHeltzel - I responded to your ad on Craigslist and we emailed a little while back.  I appreciate all of the advice and plan to touch base when we finalize our selection, timing, etc.

Thanks!
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Hello and welcome! I'm fairly new here too. I have had chickens for about a year now. Trust me, you will want more than three chickens, and you probably do have room for more. I am probably the closest to you, I am in Bucks county, but right near Montgomery County. Feel free to stop by to check out our set up. We have 8 girls and one surprise Silkie Roo. This will such a neat experience for your daughter, and you!
 
LadyBehir said:
I wish I lived closer you you, Wing. I want to learn how to emmmm, harvest meat birds and rabbits. I still have not found a local source for rabbit meat to try it first that isn't $30 a rabbit. I didn't spend that much on the Christmas goose from the grocery store! I do get my son's rabbit's cage cleanings but would love more. Maybe I need to take the truck on a long road trip. ....off to mapquest directions....
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well. meat birds are processed may thru nov. Rabbits anytime I have the proper age
sorry to tell you this but store but rabbit will cost that due to all the restrictions and inspections....look for someone selling meat to people for dog food,(many of us advertise as human grade animal feed to avoid the license)..I always ask if they want help to process it.
 

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