Chick's will arrive at the Feed mill April 26th

we got a rural king in town now. they sell chicks for 2.99 each, until they feather out and start to fly. then they drop the price to .50 each.
guess when i go buy mine!

Good breeds! Laying hens go for 20 to 24 dollars each!

Nice birds

Way to go.

That's why I have so many chickens.

I change breeds almost always every 2 years so I always have young good layers.
This year I chose 2 new breeds, but still ordered 3 Saphire Gems because I really liked the 3 I have.
...when the new Chick's grow and start laying I advertise the older but still young flock and sell them for layers, or Soup. Usually the Asians around here buy them Quick.
Pays for my new Chick's that way.

I eat mine

I sell my 2.5 year old hens (or process what doesn't sell), and hatch out or buy replacements. I keep my stock rotated so I have the freshest hens for max egg production. The ISA browns have been good layers for us. We picked up some Sapphire Gems a few weeks ago. I've never heard of them but they are pretty. We will see how they do.

Let's See your chickens Bruce

Nice Bruce....have you ever had ermine or Mink go through that chain link?

Where?

I have 75 1 year old hens.

I actually have 120 but ive got 75 to sell.

I'll deliver them to you for 18 a piece.

Same here.

My rural king goes to .25 each.

Last year they sold. 4 Silver water troughs full of chicks for 5.00 a trough.

I couldn't believe it.
I'm glad I didn't have the space for them.
Id be in the poor house buying chick starter.

I have. Buff black and lavender Orpington s.
Barred rocks
New hampshires
Rhode island reds
California whites
Sapphire gems
Sapphire splashes
Black astrolorpes
Princess hens
Silver and golden laced wyandotts
Lakenvelders
Blue andalusias
Easter egress
Americans
And. Several farm hatched hybrids.



In my neighborhood I am the crazy chicken lady.

I dont care I love my hens and my roosters.

I get between 75 and 85 eggs as day depending on how many hens are stealing out.

I sell some and give a bunch away.

None of my neighbors or friends have to buy eggs.

As long as I make enough to pay for my feed I'm good with giving them away.

And where we are is rural.
We can't get the 5 and 6 dollars a dozen they bring in some places.

while I have chicken houses my hens are free range and roam everywhere on our property.

They drive Jerry nuts.

They follow me around like dogs.lol

That's what I was thinking. I sell 2 yr. Old layers for $5 ea if they buy the flock .usually 12 to 16 birds

I can't help but be distracted by you using a zero in 'Ordered' rather than an O.

0rdered
Ordered

I'm losing it.

Deep breath.... get some full leaded coffee in you

Only problems I have are skunks and coon.I close them in at night.Ermine are right around here and I have never had a problem with them or mink

What are you guys getting for 2-1/2 year old hens? I'm considering rotating out my 2 year olds this year and making a change. Debating on listing or taking them to auction.

I always got much more at the local auction here.