foxxynhounds
Member
I've been trying to build my "flock" from local resources, but had a very difficult time finding eggs/chicks/hens from any reputable sources. So...I've gone the "mail order" route and will be establishing a flock of NHRs, RIRs, BRs, JGs, cochins & orpingtons.
For the most part, eggs resulting from the free-range flock are likely to be standard-sized mixed-breed (but all breeds are prolific brown egg-layers). I am building a coop so that I will have the ability to selectively breed a rooster with one or more hens.
So, my question is - is there any local interest in buying fertile eggs for hatching (great fun to do this with kids!), young chicks, or near-adult chickens? Either mixed-breed or full-breed? Or am I destined to be eating a lot of chicken?
I would have preferred to buy locally, if I could have found what I was looking for (not big on breeding bantams, wanted mainly large, multi-purpose breeds). Does anyone out there feel the same way?
For the most part, eggs resulting from the free-range flock are likely to be standard-sized mixed-breed (but all breeds are prolific brown egg-layers). I am building a coop so that I will have the ability to selectively breed a rooster with one or more hens.
So, my question is - is there any local interest in buying fertile eggs for hatching (great fun to do this with kids!), young chicks, or near-adult chickens? Either mixed-breed or full-breed? Or am I destined to be eating a lot of chicken?
I would have preferred to buy locally, if I could have found what I was looking for (not big on breeding bantams, wanted mainly large, multi-purpose breeds). Does anyone out there feel the same way?