YO GEORGIANS! :)

[RIR-YELLOWLEGS]

I am not sure how my bulldog Lucy is going to do with the chickens yet ,she walked up on one put her paw over the bird and held it to the ground she didn't bite it just held it there we yelled at her and they both ran off I love that dog so I sure hope everyone will get along but she won't be trusted alone with the chickens that is for sure . It is hard to part with pets I hope you do ok with it .

yes it very hard to cope with this issue i haed a hard experience with this as a child my golden retriever killed my 2 turkeys when i was younger caught him with ine turkey thanksgiving morning then the other ine Christmas morning my father told me if i kelp xtying iver the birds then my dig would have to go.... I know how this makes you feel first hand.

 

[katiedarling]

My dog is under going a training session right now

. He killed my best rooster this morning while we were gone from the house.

oh no! sorry to hear that!

 

[gatrapper]

I'm a new Northeast Georgia member!

 

[RIR-YELLOWLEGS]

I'm a new Northeast Georgia member!

well hello gatrapper welcome to BYC glad you could jpin us what breed if flock do ya have ??I have RIRs 23 of them 22 girls and 1 rooster.

 

[gatrapper]

None at the moment. We want to get some for eggs and meat.

Where is a good place in Georgia to buy chickens from? Also, what breed do you recommend?

 

[saltandpepper2]

NyOne want Some roosters? I have duccles bantam Cochins (GL and white) a red and white EE, a splash AM, a BCM, and an OE. And they all need to go, or they go to freezer camp. Range in age from 4 weeks to 2 years. Anyone? Anyone at all?

 

[GAchickennewbie]

None at the moment. We want to get some for eggs and meat.

Where is a good place in Georgia to buy chickens from? Also, what breed do you recommend?

Welcome to BYC!

I'm also in NE GA.

Many people use cornish crosses for meat. I've also heard of using Red and Black Rangers for meat, but I have no personal experience with either.

In regards to places, it depends on the breeds you are seeking.

For eggs, I personally recommend red stars, black stars, australorps, Buff Orpingtons, barred rocks, and rhode island reds. I have had success with all of them in regards to eggs.

If you are looking for colored eggs, Ameracaunas, Easter Eggers, and Olive Eggers are decent producers.

Here is a link with members different experiences with the different breeds. it's a lot of info, but worth looking at to narrow down your breed interests.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/products/category/chicken-breeds

Once you know what breeds you are seeking, we can help you find a good place to buy them.

Hope this helps.

 

[katiedarling]

I'm a new Northeast Georgia member!

hello from SE Coweta Co!

 

[gatrapper]

Greeting neighbor. We are currently in Senoia, but we move to Northeast Georgia in two weeks or so.

 

[eqserman]

Welcome from Griffin, GA