Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

[heatherscooby77]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I have a broody in action. She pulled a false alarm before so I won't hold my breath.

And my new ducks from HeatherScooby thanks Heather, they are getting along with everyone.

 

[wingstone]

I will assume I cant grab them cause of npip

find out the hatchery they use and check for npip,,,,I know many people in the program raise meaties, just not sure what they do about that, do you even need to have a npip number since these birds will be processed 8 weeks

 

[GR Chicks Jr]

Sorry didn't mean to say raped I meant wrapped. Still hoping the chick will live...

 

[wingstone]

Sally, I would ask on the processing thread, someone over there might be npip and also process

 

[SilkieSensation]

Does TSC sell meaties?   

Yep, and usually cheaper than the hatchery.

I will assume I cant grab them cause of npip

Hatcheries are npip as are any chicks from tsc, or any feed store that gets hatchery chicks. Just ask which hatchery they get from. I do meaties. My npip tester doesn't even test them if they are penned separate from the rest of the birds.

 

[wingstone]

Quote: that's what I thought but I wasn't sure, and since they are processed so young they do not get tested

 

[SilkieSensation]

 

Does TSC sell meaties?   

Yep, and usually cheaper than the hatchery.

 

I will assume I cant grab them cause of npip

Hatcheries are npip as are any chicks from tsc, or any feed store that gets hatchery chicks. Just ask which hatchery they get from. I do meaties. My npip tester doesn't even test them if they are penned separate from the rest of the birds.

that's what I thought but I wasn't sure, and since they are processed so young they do not get tested

Right, because they have to be 14 wks old to test.

 

[grandpaw roo]

Wing, think Roots small animal auction will have some.Their special sale is Saturday April 12th.
Can also try Goods Feed Mill in Fivepointville on 897 just off 222. Call and check 717-445-4353.

 

[fawngrovechad]

Won a hand knitted sweater at our meet up's raffle on friday night! xD Oh how I needed to bribe Betty and Spitfire to try and model it lmao Pardon the picspam/threadtakeover for a moment! Now I just need to find out as much as I can about chicken diapers and harnesses! lmao

You are officially a crazy chicken lady!!!!!

 

[chiques chicks]

I see you just added the link, MC.

Kiomey, is Betty a blue wyandotte?


I'm having a bit of a dilemma picking the breed that I want in spring. DP said that I could get a hen and my sister could get a hen. We'll hatch them and then keep a pullet from each batch. I wanted a mottled bantam cochin but I'm not sure I want one of those anymore. I have some criteria:

-no bantams
-single comb
-clean legged
-big,classic, hen
-good egg producer
-docile, but with personality
-able to be shown easily
-comes in blue (I really want a blue chicken)

I was thinking blue marans. What do you guys think?

Blue or lavender orpington would also fit those criteria