Virginia

[jpelton]

Hi, I'm fairly new to BYC and I'm in Loudoun County Virginia. I have 4 red Sex Links and will be looking to expand my flock in the spring by 6 to 8 more pullets (not all the same kind). I've only been a chicken owner for 3 years and I believe I've become hooked on the wonderful fowl and now I need more! How do I find other chicken owners in my area that are willing to sell me one or two pullets of the same bread? I'd like to pick my new chickens out in person, I don't want to mail order. can anyone tell me how to go about this? ... P.S. I'm not ready for baby peeps yet..

 

[riane'smimi]

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There are a few breeders in your area.Keep a watch on here for breeds you like and don't be afraid to PM the person to ask about them.Lots of good people on here

 

[willowbranchfarm]

Any one in Amelia?

 

[canesisters]

Not TOOO far away - I'm in Dinwiddie.

 

[willowbranchfarm]

How is it over there? It beautiful here and kinda chilly but not as bad as the other days.

 

[canesisters]

Beautiful day. Cool and clear - thank goodness that wind finally quit, it had TEETH!

What sorts of chickens do you have?
I have been collecting (scavenging) for a long time to get enough pieces to put together a small coop. Then yesterday I found out that a neighbor has a BIG shed that I can HAVE! They offered it a couple of years ago but I had no way to move it so I passed. I thought that was that, but he asked yesterday if I was EVER going to come get it. As soon as I can find or rent a trailer I'm gonna grab it! FINALLY! A flock in the spring.

 

[willowbranchfarm]

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Awesome congrats. I have buff orpington (3) black astralorps (3) and silver laced wyandottes (2). I want to get some silkies this summer. But we will see.

 

[emptynesterMom]

Hello all,
I'm brand new to incubating eggs and I've read the humidity needed depends on your locale. So what humidity do you use here in VA? I'm located in King George County, by the way.
Thanks

 

[acw123]

I have used the "dry hatch" method and kept the incubating humidity around 35 and lockdown humidity around 75 and all has worked well for me. In Charlottesville.

 

[Barred Rocker]

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For a still air incubator I kept my humidity at 40% until lockdown then I take it up to 70 - 75%. Last hatch I had 90 % hatch rate.