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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
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 Posted - Feb 03 2007 : 3:19:49 PM
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I'm trying to figure out where to purchase some chicks this year. We want about 50 meat chicks, 3-5 turkeys, 12 plus laying chicks.
-So what's your favorite layers?
-Favorite turkeys?
-Meat chickens?
-Where have you ordered them from?
Thanks for the info. in advance.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many & Herbalist
www.herbalmomma.com
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
766 Posts
Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
766 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2007 : 6:00:11 PM
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-So what's your favorite layers? I always loved the black sex links I had. I know they're not for purists, but they're good layers, pretty, and good dispositions. RIR's a pretty good, too, but I like black chickies best.
-Favorite turkeys?
-Meat chickens? I want to give Freedom Rangers a try this year.
-Where have you ordered them from? Most folks around here order from Murray McMurray. I've only purchased at the feed store because I never buy very many.
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2007 : 7:17:00 PM
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Tracey,
I've never heard of "Freedom Rangers", I'll check them out.
What color of eggs did your black chicks lay?
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many & Herbalist
www.herbalmomma.com
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
766 Posts
Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2007 : 04:56:15 AM
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-So what's your favorite layers?
Barred Rocks - but get whatever you like the looks of. A few don't lay well in low light and cold temps, but the usual choice of layers produce just about equally.
-Favorite turkeys?
Bourbon Reds. They reproduce, hens raise their poults and are very little work.
-Meat chickens?
Barred rock roosters or the freaky hybrids if I don't have BR hens raising clutches.
-Where have you ordered them from?
I used to order from McMurray but they're expensive. If I can't find what I want locally I do still order from them.
Robin
www.outdoorwriter.wordpress.com
www.thymeforewe.com
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simpler1773
True Blue Farmgirl
234 Posts
Ricki
Ashland
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Feb 04 2007 : 05:09:27 AM
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My favorite layers are the Buff Orphington's I ordered from our local feed store.
~Ricki~
You can't pour anything out of an empty vessel, take care of yourself! |
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
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Posted - Feb 04 2007 : 3:30:16 PM
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I would second Murray McMurray. I've not yet ordered from them, but I've only heard positive feedback and they're catalogs are awesome-- detailed, color photos and info. And you can't beat the selection.
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Niamh
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Idaho
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Posted - Feb 04 2007 : 5:18:01 PM
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| My daughter and I have been perusing McMurray's webpage for a week or two-we should be getting their catalog soon. I've been growing heirloom plants in my garden for a few years and am trying to move to 'heritage' animals. It'll be my first year raising poultry-I'm excited. |
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2007 : 6:38:17 PM
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Gals,
Thanks for your imput. I'm excited about the Freedom Ranger & found them through a search. That's what we're getting. There's another farmgirl that I'll share them with. They look better the the X's.
Haven't decided about the turkey's yet.
We've had a variety of layer & the most consistant here for us RIRed's. But I do like the other colors of eggs.
Have a great Sunday.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many & Herbalist
www.herbalmomma.com
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katiedid
True Blue Farmgirl
601 Posts
Kate
West Jordan
Utah
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2007 : 3:54:44 PM
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What do you gals know about a good dual-purpose chicken?
One that lays good eggs, but is a heavier bird?
A chicken that would be good for egg and meat?
Thanks
Kate
my new blog http/www.theknifemakerswife.wordpress.com |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2007 : 5:12:06 PM
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I REALLY like the Buff Orpington for a dual purpose chicken. Kate - since we live in about the same climate - the Buff Orps seem to deal really well with the winter cold, and they are big, calm, nice good egg layers that are tasty, too! That's my vote!
XOXO, Libbie
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MullersLaneFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Rock Falls
IL
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Posted - Feb 12 2007 : 2:27:53 PM
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I love Rocks for egg layers. Get a different color every year so it's easy to tell how old they are.
We still buy Cornish X for meat birds.
heritage turkeys. Narraganset is at the top of my list followed by Royal Palms. Then again, i love those bourbon reds and the bronze are so pretty in the sun, as are the blacks .... Now the slates - I love blue birds .... sigh: heritage variety!!
Brahmas are good dual purpose birds
Cyndi
Muller's Lane Farm http://www.mullerslanefarm.com
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2007 : 4:57:28 PM
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Cyndi,
I never know that rocks layed a different color each year. That's so cool.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many & Herbalist
www.herbalmomma.com
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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
623 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2007 : 9:27:00 PM
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Our 4-H meat chicken project gets chicks from Belt Hatchery in CA (Fresno I think) They are a cornish something cross that grows fast. They turket project kids also get turkeys from them. I would recommend doing some reading or research about raising ckickens and turkeys. There is something about not raising them together or in close proximity. Black spot I think, can't remember. I don't have the space for turkeys so I don't have to worry about it. Good luck.
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