Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

[bird_chick]

Hi everyone!
I live in NW PA near Erie. Neither I nor my SO has ever raised/owned chickens. We are currently in the process of designing the coop we will build (hopefully soon). I have some questions and will try not to drive everyone nuts with my pestering.

Is anyone available to chicken sit for us? We are considering getting 4 juvenilles when the coop is completed. We have a 5 day out of state vacation scheduled August 29th- September 2nd. We are trying to decide whether to wait to get the chickens after we return or get them "now" and utilize a sitter.

Additionally, does anyone have a suggestion/recommendation for a breeder or hatchery we should get them from? We live roughly 2 hours from Cleveland/Buffalo/Pittsburgh as a point of reference. I am willing to drive up to about 2 hours one way or mail order if needed/suggested.

TYIA!!!

 

[OneMountainAcres]

Hi everyone!
I live in NW PA near Erie. Neither I nor my SO has ever raised/owned chickens. We are currently in the process of designing the coop we will build (hopefully soon). I have some questions and will try not to drive everyone nuts with my pestering.

Is anyone available to chicken sit for us? We are considering getting 4 juvenilles when the coop is completed. We have a 5 day out of state vacation scheduled August 29th- September 2nd. We are trying to decide whether to wait to get the chickens after we return or get them "now" and utilize a sitter.

Additionally, does anyone have a suggestion/recommendation for a breeder or hatchery we should get them from? We live roughly 2 hours from Cleveland/Buffalo/Pittsburgh as a point of reference. I am willing to drive up to about 2 hours one way or mail order if needed/suggested.

TYIA!!!

Welcome from Cambria county! I'm too far from you to chicken sit but maybe someone is near you. As far as a good place to look for some pullets, I would suggest Craigslist or pennswoods.net

 

[HeartoftheMatterFarm]

My coonhound took my chair.

 

[BullChick]

Papasan?

 

[LadyBehir]

Rory wasn't broody, drat. Next spring I will probably need to import some new birds. The Scots Dumpy? sounds interesting. Colleen is already 5 and I will need a replacement to represent Clan Little at the games. What better than a Scottish breed!!

 

[fisherlady]

Rory wasn't broody, drat. Next spring I will probably need to import some new birds. The Scots Dumpy? sounds interesting. Colleen is already 5 and I will need a replacement to represent Clan Little at the games. What better than a Scottish breed!!

Sounds about perfect!

 

[FluffyButt789]

Hi everyone!
I live in NW PA near Erie. Neither I nor my SO has ever raised/owned chickens. We are currently in the process of designing the coop we will build (hopefully soon). I have some questions and will try not to drive everyone nuts with my pestering.

Is anyone available to chicken sit for us? We are considering getting 4 juvenilles when the coop is completed. We have a 5 day out of state vacation scheduled August 29th- September 2nd. We are trying to decide whether to wait to get the chickens after we return or get them "now" and utilize a sitter.

Additionally, does anyone have a suggestion/recommendation for a breeder or hatchery we should get them from? We live roughly 2 hours from Cleveland/Buffalo/Pittsburgh as a point of reference. I am willing to drive up to about 2 hours one way or mail order if needed/suggested.

TYIA!!!

I'm near Erie. If you let me know your location and we're close enough, I'd be willing to chicken-sit for you. I have 15 chickens, and just got them a new coop. If you have any questions, let me know!

 

[HeartoftheMatterFarm]

Not the best picture. If I got closer it would run off. Does this buff look like it may be rooster? I got them back around Easter.

 

[HeartoftheMatterFarm]

 

[PouleNoire]

I'd say no, it has some long-ish saddle feathers, that's the only thing I'd pick up on but they're rounded so I'd vote hen.