Here's the post http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/grd/3739830861.html
Here's my problem: we will be gone for a week the first week in June in San Diego..... A friend of my moms is coming to stay with my dog at night but that's all she'll do. The only way I could have the chicks is if someone could take them for me while I'm gone! plus I don't have ANY supplies for them(
Do they make a ton of noise when you butcher them?
If you do order from them I for one would be very curious to see how they turn out. I never thought I'd have any interest in this breed, but in the short 8 weeks I've had these guys...they've nearly completely won me over to the point where I might make them my new focus breed and just dabble in others.Indeed they can, and alas do a lot of times
From what I've been able to gather though, they mainly are being a go between for the show stock so they aren't actually hatchery'ing most of that stock.. at least that's what was said..
maybe I'll order a small bit from them now, and post pics, see what everybody thinks of them s.o.b. wise as they grow.. then I at least will have a better idea of which ones to make the next order from! ^^ *she tried to convince herself*
Indeed, and the longer you have them.. the more they grow on yayou are hereby warned, lol
I'll see if I can get the order in this weekend and keep everyone posted then!! (thinking them and a few more bantam birchin cochies....) my other favorite hug them and love them breed, lolz!
*EDIT* or should I order hatching eggs..they're a lot cheaper (granted I may well be lucky to get 50% hatchability) and I only need to order 15 to ship, whereas I have to order 25 day olds...
Hi again,
I'm wondering... and please don't take this as a criticism because it's definitely not... maybe you're getting the cart before the horse, a little bit. Our wonderful community here on the Washington thread are a DANG BIG BUNCH of ENABLERS, and they won't even *try* to deny it. And as we all know this chicken business is super contagious. It *might* be a good thing to step back and look at things with a fresh perspective. I am sympathetic because I tend to jump in with both feet when I get excited about a new plan. Luckily I have someone in my life who is supportive and realistic at the same time. It's saved me from a few big messes over the years.I think you've jumped from 2 chickens to eight in just a couple of days, and you haven't had time to plan your coop and pen yet either, and getting it built might be a bit of a challenge from what you said earlier. Remember that chicks are *always* be available. Your family is a bit resistant right now. Maybe it would it be a little easier if you were to get some of the preparation done and then start getting your flock together. I'm really not trying to be a wet blanket... I love chickens and love to see families with them. And I'd like to see this be a totally positive experience for you.
I think we could all use that reminder from time to time. It's gotten crazy out there, that's for sure.
Sometimes I forget....
