Yes, I have been watching Craigslist and FB marketplace but haven't seen anything. Happy to buy and later dispose of somehow, but also happy to "borrow" or rent.
Tim
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I live in Greater Portland and have a small backyard laying flock on one year-old hens. I am just a hobbyist, not attempting to show or breed for high production. I would like to hatch some eggs this spring for enjoyment; I will add to my layers and harvest the roosters.
My flock is...
I am not a professional...
I don't think it is possible to be sure a rooster of any breed will be especially mean or especially friendly. Most of us experience very small sample size, so our personal experience is limited and anecdotal.
Anyone can raise chicks. If you purchase New...
I suspect he is doing good things for Chanteclers in his own way. But, he does chase some people off. It's too bad that there doesn't seem to be room for more than one point of view.
I don't own any Chanteclers at the moment. I doubt that would be the case if I'd had an easier time finding...
Last time I checked, which I admit was 3-4 years ago, Chantecler Fanciers International kept their breeder list private, you had to be a club member (dues paying) in order to see the list.
I was happy when this thread appeared, thinking that there might be a public list as a result...
I haven't visited this thread in a while, but thought of it recently and was reminded again by e-mail notification today.
I live in Maine, I have two NH pullets that I believe just started laying. I have no NH males. Is there anyone in New England who has New Hampshires (German line)...
From online Free Dictionary (medical):
mutation /mu·ta·tion/ (mu-ta´shun) a permanent transmissible change in the genetic material. Also, an individual exhibiting such change; a sport.
From Merriam Webster:
sport an individual exhibiting a sudden deviation from type beyond the normal...