The Middle Tennessee Thread

[DMRippy]

to all the new people!

it is that time of year... my guess there will be more new people soon.

The Wyandottes... I better not go to Gallatin... I have over 100 chicks and more going into lock down tomorrow. Where they just pullets?

My eggs from HappyMtn are at the post office... can't wait to see what she sent me

The batch of eggs I last set were 220 strong.... I did that so could have some to sell at the trade days. Now if they will all hatch or most.... I will be set.

 

[Raven1]

Donna are you going to Trade Days in Murfreesboro on 4/14?
I think we should have our meet up there it would be fun and we could really have a turn out of sellers that way!
I just put 90 in to lockdown!!!

 

[TinTennessee]

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[TinTennessee]

And we will be more than happy to help SUPPLY you with chickens and answers... what are you looking for in chickens? Dual purpose? The biggest and fastest roo to grow for eating at my place has been a NH and the pullets lay a good size egg and plenty of them too. That is just me... they are a great overall chicken... large eggs, large roos for dinner.

I'm still trying to figure out what kind i want , Thanks for the info and offer, i may just take you up on it. Seems like everywhere i look the minimum to buy is 25 i really dont want that many right now. maybe later i'll get some more once i figure out which breed i like most. How many different breeds do you offer? I do think i want about 5 to 7 hens and 1 rooster. Thats about all i think i can afford to house for now. I plan to hatch some chicks for dinner and such, once i get set up. How long does an average chicken take to get to good eating size? i was guessing about 6 months ?

 

[TinTennessee]

Donna are you going to Trade Days in Murfreesboro on 4/14

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I did that so could have some to sell at the trade days.

What is trade days? where is this held in murfreesboro?

 

[DMRippy]

Donna are you going to Trade Days in Murfreesboro on 4/14?
I think we should have our meet up there it would be fun and we could really have a turn out of sellers that way!
I just put 90 in to lockdown!!!

Sure I can go to that. If this batch of 220 eggs hatches well. Sounds like your incubator is working out well.

Do you mean a Middle TN BYC meet up? that would be great!

 

[DMRippy]

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Local Coops sometimes have Buy Sell Trade days for small animals. The one in Murfressboro is doing one once a month till June. They are really all over I am sure. You are in Springfield... they have a big Coop and I might should call and see if they are having one.

 

[DMRippy]

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I have lots of chickens.... https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/dmrippys-member-page I think that is pretty well updated.

 

[Raven1]

I'm still trying to figure out what kind i want , Thanks for the info and offer, i may just take you up on it. Seems like everywhere i look the minimum to buy is 25 i really dont want that many right now. maybe later i'll get some more once i figure out which breed i like most. How many different breeds do you offer? I do think i want about 5 to 7 hens and 1 rooster. Thats about all i think i can afford to house for now. I plan to hatch some chicks for dinner and such, once i get set up. How long does an average chicken take to get to good eating size? i was guessing about 6 months ?

I have Marans, Marans, and oh yeah more Marans! I also have some Dark Brahmas for sale and will have some Exchequer Leghorns later in the Spring.
We are preppers too by the way.

 

[emmalynn]

I have silkies, OEGBs, guineas, Welsummers and growing out some English Orps and have a peahen needing a friend.

GOOD NEWS!!!! MY PIPS AND PEEPS SEBBIE EGGS ARE DEVELOPING- that's right shipped eggs and 3 out of 4 showing veins and embryos. WWWWWOOOOO HHHHOOOOO