I am a newbie here, so please forgive me if you have heard this question before.
Here is my situation.
My brother who lives around the block from me just started to raise some NH Reds this spring. They just started laying eggs a couple of months ago. He offered me a few and I thought about it for a while and decided to accept. I now had to build a coop and run. I am practically finished now with just a door and window to finish up.
Last night a weasel got into his coop and killed every one of his birds. I just got home from helping him to clean up the crime scene. It was a very sad day today.
I am now trying to figure out where I am going to get 3 hens or even chicks at this time of year. There does not seem to be anything available right now. Do I have to wait til spring to find just 3 birds? I live in Southern New Hampshire. If there is anyone out there who can help me, I would be most grateful. I need to find someone to sell me either chicks or pullets or even full grown hens. I'm going to try Craigs list next, but I'm afraid that probably won't turn up anything in this neck of the woods.
Thanks everyone. This is the best site for info ever!
Nancy
Here is my situation.
My brother who lives around the block from me just started to raise some NH Reds this spring. They just started laying eggs a couple of months ago. He offered me a few and I thought about it for a while and decided to accept. I now had to build a coop and run. I am practically finished now with just a door and window to finish up.
Last night a weasel got into his coop and killed every one of his birds. I just got home from helping him to clean up the crime scene. It was a very sad day today.
I am now trying to figure out where I am going to get 3 hens or even chicks at this time of year. There does not seem to be anything available right now. Do I have to wait til spring to find just 3 birds? I live in Southern New Hampshire. If there is anyone out there who can help me, I would be most grateful. I need to find someone to sell me either chicks or pullets or even full grown hens. I'm going to try Craigs list next, but I'm afraid that probably won't turn up anything in this neck of the woods.
Thanks everyone. This is the best site for info ever!
Nancy