I only go to PJ Agway in an emergency-I get my feed and pine chips and hay at Brian's Aquarium in Rocky Point. They usually stock one or two bags of layena and Grower, (Which I usually clean them out of-I like to pre-stock) they also keep scratch in stock.Hiya! I'm Ann
My backstory... Came here as a student 20 some years ago and became trapped here in the suburbs...came from a farm family in PA. My lovely husband has indulged me very nicely, with my horse replaced with a Great Dane, a houseful if "barn cats" and now chickens too...
Last year we got a few golden laced Wyndottes and Jersey Giants as day-olds, and kept them here in Stony Brook for a few months, then sent them "to the country" where my mom spoils them rotten and they can free range without too much interference with the neighbors. We lost one mysteriously (lowest in pecking order) and they've had some close calls with hawks and coyotes but are doing very well. This spring we decided to get four more, so I now am enslaved by Zelda, Bella, Hedwig and Red , who are a Barred rock, speckled Sussex, Easter egger and Rhode Island Red respectively. These girls will need to be a bit older when we move them up to join the other flock, so I expect they'll be here until fall. Personally I'd love to have a flock year-round but I don't think I can handle one more job during the school year. ( Biology and chemistry teacher here).
Good to know there are chicken folk nearby... When I was a kid we often had chickens, but dual purpose, so if there was a problem, we usually just ate well for awhile...I don't know much about chicken first aid, etc. so I'm glad I found you. Also hard to find chicken supplies! I've been going to Agway in Port Jeff or picking up supplies when we go to PA.
Agway is good (and cheaper) for feeders, waterers and treats.
Again, WELCOME!! (and we love pictures if you can post them...)