Virginia

[VA Raptor]

Thanks! I'm amazed that my pullets are already laying well.

The pinkish ones were laid by a Salmon Faverolle and an Australorp.

I just need some white layers

 

[ThatFarmerChick]

Thanks! I'm amazed that my pullets are already laying well.

The pinkish ones were laid by a Salmon Faverolle and an Australorp.

I just need some white layers

Wow. Do you have a white layer in mind?

 

[ApiaryandAviary]

Thanks! I'm amazed that my pullets are already laying well.

The pinkish ones were laid by a Salmon Faverolle and an Australorp.

I just need some white layers

Leghorns from TSC best deal ever. They lay early and they lay big white eggs. They are silly birds and very entertaining to watch. They are just plain white scawny looking chicks with big eggs and big personalities and you can get the cheap at TSC.

 

[VA Raptor]

Our local TSC has chicks, but they only have Cornish X. I'm holding out for Brown Leghorn's from our local feed store. Hopefully, I can pick up some Cornish X at the same time.

Only problem is I'll need space for the waterfowl coming in April. ....And a test hatch (so far every egg has been fertile).

Starting to think it's time to sell a few more brown egg laying pullets. Two more began laying today, however, a Legbar jumped in the nest box as I left the coop. So I might have 3 new layers today. If so, might be time to give my Australorps their pink slips.

 

[ThatFarmerChick]

Our local TSC has chicks, but they only have Cornish X. I'm holding out for Brown Leghorn's from our local feed store. Hopefully, I can pick up some Cornish X at the same time.

Only problem is I'll need space for the waterfowl coming in April. ....And a test hatch (so far every egg has been fertile).

Starting to think it's time to sell a few more brown egg laying pullets. Two more began laying today, however, a Legbar jumped in the nest box as I left the coop. So I might have 3 new layers today. If so, might be time to give my Australorps their pink slips.

TSC will allow you to order. They only carry what they can in-store so they can get rid of merchandise. The Leghorns do not eat much either. If you want one that will forage go for a any leghorn except the white.

 

[VA Raptor]

I saw where you could order from TSC, but they had a minimum order of 25. No way, lol! I started out with 26 chicks in September, added a mature pair and 2 more chicks in October - that was a nightmare.

As for white layers, I love the Brown Leghorn's camo. They'll need it here in hawk central. The other option is Blue Andalusian. The collector in me can't decide. Perhaps two of each?

 

[ThatFarmerChick]

I love both of those. Anconas and Minorcas also have a place in my heart. I prefer the Rose Comb Browns over any other Leghorn. The Augsburger is growing on me. My new white layer is an experiment. She is a Hamburg has not arrived yet.

 

[VA Raptor]

How do those other layers compare to the Leghorn and/or Andalusian. Any that are less flighty with humans, but still have enough sense to free-range?

We're a ways south of you, so I don't mind large combs (seem fine so far).

 

[MistyMountain]

I love both of those. Anconas and Minorcas also have a place in my heart. I prefer the Rose Comb Browns over any other Leghorn. The Augsburger is growing on me. My new white layer is an experiment. She is a Hamburg has not arrived yet.

I've probably mentioned it before (I think),but just a heads up on the hamburgs if you free range. They are quick, flighty, and high flying, but major hawk targets in our neck of the woods. The only chickens I have lost to predators have been hamburgs, silver spangled to be exact. One survived her first attack only to be taken down a year later.

 

[ThatFarmerChick]

I thought about that after I said that I would take her. I wish that she was a golden. Hopefully the Andalusians and Anconas will let her hang out with them. Those 5 are usually close together.