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I finally gave in and bought some silkies and they are some really nice Porcelains I am really excited to be working with these guys will get some pictures soon of my new birds

Was anyone else here at the first Gloucester swap of the year? I had a blast and sold lots of birds and managed to only buy a few so now I have White Chinese Geese and Porcelain Silkies to add to my line up of breeds very excited about that. My next batch of chicks is due to hatch on the 21st

Anyone near me Middlesex Co Va or Rural Retreat Va have Laying hens for sale looking for 6-8 standard sized brown egg Laying hens any breed or mixed breeds will even consider older hens as long as they have one more year or two of laying left in them. Need these for a family member who wants...

I am in Virginia Check out my website for my breeds I raise Standard and Bantam Chickens, Guineas, Geese, Ducks and Turkeys also raise meat rabbits and Dairy Goats http://cheapchickpoultryfarm.weebly.com/

At what age would the cockerels be worth processing? for a 3.5 to 4 lb processed bird? Are they like Jersey Giants who grow bone first and then at a much later age fill out with meat? I read in some threads they are fragile but I guess you do not feel that way. If I get Dorkings I want the...

Please go to the link and tell me if you think dorkings will work for me I have always liked them and would get the Silvers if I go with that breed. I like the idea of raising a ALBC listed breed and the fact that they are dual purpose would make left over cockerels more useful

Hi everyone I am still here trying to not drown this rain is driving me crazy I even feel sorry for the ducks I am looking forward to this year so much and can't wait to crank up the ol bators and start pumping out the chicks The swap schedules are out and the birds are all gearing up for...

I raise several breeds or large fowl but none are white egg layers and I often have request for them so I want to add a large fowl white egg breed to my farm but there are so many options and I prefer to get info from people who raise them verses catalogs trying to sell only their good points so...

No I loved the rooster he was actually very friendly every one liked him but I hated that hen her egg shell quality was not as good as I would have liked she laid the worst quality egg on the farm I tried different feeds and supplements but it didn't work she also refused to lay in a nest box so...

I haven't been on here in awhile the birds are doing well and I am very happy with my 2012 Birds they are great improvements over their parents I divided my breeds this weekend into their own pens and look forward to purebred eggs Now I am trying to decide if I want to set eggs on Christmas or...

Yes I had them all that was me I will be bringing some chickens as of right now I think only will have boys to sell this time will also have SR pearl guineas, ducks, a turkey pair, a goose and not sure what else

Yup that's me Send me a friend request Sorry to hear about the snake I had a huge one in my coop but lucky for me he choose eggs over my babies he met the end of a hoe and then was relocated to my hog pen. I have some extra Calico Cockerel if you are interested Are you going to the...