Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[rbjacks2010]

First, thanks to everybody for being so eager to help. The qualities we are looking for are pretty simple I think. We'd like good layers that are tolerant of Pacific Northwest weather, friendly (easy to catch), not too broody. My kids are 11&13 and it would be a bummer to have snobby, skittish birds. We also have a 1 year old lab that will be very slowly introduced to them over a period of time while on a leash. I've looked at all of the breeds and ratings on BYC and also some other sites and I made a list of the ones that sounded like a good fit for us. We'd like to have 6-7 birds and I'm not at all interested in chicks or future breeding. They will simply be spoiled pets that happen to provide breakfast.

Ok so here is my long list of possibilities:
(I starred the ones I'm leaning towards)
* austrolorp
*welsummer
*wyandotte
*orpington
*plymoth rock
*red star
Dorking
New Hampshire
Sussex
Dominique
Barred rock -bossy???
Sex link

Post what breeds you are interested in finding here.
More than likely, folks here will show up & either have what you want, or can instruct you where to go to get what you want.



But you have to post the breeds you want, so's we know !

Post what breeds you are interested in finding here.
More than likely, folks here will show up & either have what you want, or can instruct you where to go to get what you want.

Ok so here is the long list of possi

But you have to post the breeds you want, so's we know !

 

[kidcody]

Great Post....all for everyone coming together to help one another...sorry to hear about the chicken not doing well...breaks my heart! we all need to come together to sport when we can...kindness is always the best choice when dealing with bettering a community...lets all of us reach out and help others in needs! Autumn Farm Orpingtons

 

[Cockatrice6420]

Rbjacks, barred rocks are a color of Plymouth Rocks. They are wonderful layers, curious, talkative, personable, but will mostly hold their own when nesting. Good choice

 

[Frindizzle]

Quote: I think that's too far away, sadly. Thanks for the idea, though! I might use that as a last resort.

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Thank you! I will PM Marysville and elizmartin. Cloverleaf doesn't say anything about having chicks in or hatching eggs, but I'll PM them through BYC anyways.

@Chickielady Elizmartin doesn't do the Salmon variety. Kim does, and Rob used to but neither use this forum any more.
Glad you're enjoying the rasp. vinegar.

@Frindizzle your best bet may be to attend the poultry show at the fairgrounds in Chehalis in November and talk to the folks there that are showing. @Cloverleaf Farm is often there, as is Rob.

@BGMatt do you know anyone in your area to Salmon Favs?
I will definitely go to the poultry show in November if I don't get chicks by then. Thank you!

Quote: Great, I'll PM you right now.

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Thanks, I thought you'd be the go-to guy.
@Frindizzle , here you go! Matt's your guy!

Thank you!

 

[rbjacks2010]

Rbjacks, barred rocks are a color of Plymouth Rocks. They are wonderful layers, curious, talkative, personable, but will mostly hold their own when nesting. Good choice

Thanks cockatrice6420! That's definitely useful to know so I don't look silly asking about them separately at a breeder!

 

[mom23]

Hello everyone! I have looked everywhere (except here) until now to find other Washington chicken people! Now I have found you!!

 

[Cockatrice6420]

Hello everyone! I have looked everywhere (except here) until now to find other Washington chicken people! Now I have found you!!

Welcome home! What kind of cluckers or peepers, or heck quackers for that matter, do you have?

 

[mom23]

Welcome home! What kind of cluckers or peepers, or heck quackers for that matter, do you have?

I have several took a picture of my list it's easier!

 

[mom23]

Do any of you live north of Seattle?!

 

[feistychick]

Do any of you live north of Seattle?!

I'm up near Bellingham.