When I bought my first quail eggs it was a variety of colors, some where jumbo and some where not. Now I am wondering what is the best way to tell the difference.
Last summer I started raising quail and now I have approx. 50 quails. I was feeding them Pheasant Breeder feed from Stevens Feed Mill, and now 5 weeks ago I started feeding them Small Game Bird feed from River Nutrition due to a different market for my eggs. About 3 weeks ago I started to notice...
I am looking for several full grown Barred Rock chickens and a rooster. I am also looking for a Buff Orpington rooster, silver sebright rooster, any color plymouth rock chickens & roosters, & fertile Maran eggs for hatching. I live in Lancaster County PA.
I am interested in getting some heritage turkeys and thought maybe you guys could help me out a bit.
What is the best breed for broodiness and good mothers?
What is the best breed for a fast growing large turkey?
How do you care for heritage turkeys?
Thank You in advance!
Currently I have: French Black Cooper Marans. Americana, Rhode Island Red, Rhode Island White, White Leghorn, Barred Plymouth Rocks, & Buff Orpington.
I would like to see pictures of any of these breeds crossed, or also other crossbreds.
Could someone answer these questions as I want to learn more about chicken breeds.
What is a heritage chicken?
What is a hybrid chicken?
Are all chickens either heritage or hybrid?
Last night when I was feeding my chickens one of my 23 weeks old pullet came walking by with 5 newly hatched chicks. I have no idea where she had hidden her nest!