Pumperkinz
Songster
Hi all,
Long time not chat, but moved across from Florida to Upstate New York (Outside of Albany area) and starting back up our farm from where I had some Marans/Welsummers before.
I've been a long time fan of the Ameraucana breed, and have never raised them before and just had a few basic questions before I get some at the beginning of the year.
I previously had a bunch of great experience with the Marans in FL and am looking to expand on my chicken experience so I appreciate any and all help!
Thanks in advance!
Long time not chat, but moved across from Florida to Upstate New York (Outside of Albany area) and starting back up our farm from where I had some Marans/Welsummers before.
I've been a long time fan of the Ameraucana breed, and have never raised them before and just had a few basic questions before I get some at the beginning of the year.
- Any specific things to watch out for when getting them from Big Hatcheries? (How to watch for Crossbeak early, etc).
- Are Ameraucana's/EE's pretty good at scavenging around with or without a rooster?
- Any other advice for my first time being in a place where it snows/gets colder then 30 degrees would be super grateful as well!
- How long would you keep the chickens in locked up and not let them out in the weather. I know in the past it was as soon as they got their second set of feathers it was fine to let them out in the weather in FL, but I'm a little more weary with it easily getting down in single digits here. (3-4 months+?)
I previously had a bunch of great experience with the Marans in FL and am looking to expand on my chicken experience so I appreciate any and all help!
Thanks in advance!