DellaMyDarling
Songster
We are fairly positive our flock has both Mareks and MG. As discussed over the past year in my various threads.
Isn't that lovely?
Seeing as how "the worst case scenarios" already exist here, I am considering skipping the chick order this year and just getting some started birds off marketplace/Craigslist.
We have many projects happening right now that should take a higher priority than trying to divy up funds and time for a brooder, supplies, etc. The cardboard box with a heat pad gave me endless sick chicks last year, I won't do that method again.
If and when I get to it, a brooder will be tied up with meat birds first. Tedious, consuming, and baby chicks frustrate me.
I do still need a few more ladies however, as I am expecting some natural and predatory losses in the coming year.
What's the harm in started/off heat age birds from a backyard breeder?
Isn't that lovely?
Seeing as how "the worst case scenarios" already exist here, I am considering skipping the chick order this year and just getting some started birds off marketplace/Craigslist.
We have many projects happening right now that should take a higher priority than trying to divy up funds and time for a brooder, supplies, etc. The cardboard box with a heat pad gave me endless sick chicks last year, I won't do that method again.
If and when I get to it, a brooder will be tied up with meat birds first. Tedious, consuming, and baby chicks frustrate me.
I do still need a few more ladies however, as I am expecting some natural and predatory losses in the coming year.
What's the harm in started/off heat age birds from a backyard breeder?