in the brooder
The brooders are getting filled with babies! Check listings for take home dates. Older pullets do best if integrating with existing chickens. Depending on the breed 12-14 week-olds are generally a good age/size to start introducing younger birds to an established flock.
brown EGGERS
beige to chocolate
ISA BROWN
$45
The ISA Brown is a low maintenance hybrid that is generally calm and very friendly and rarely goes broody. A great beginner breed with pet potential. They tolerate confinement well but also enjoy foraging. They're cold hardy and generally lay eggs year round. Expect an average of 300 large to extra large light brown eggs per year or 5-6 a week.
Wyandottes are an all-American breed that come in a variety of colors. They're friendly and docile birds that lay well during the winter while other birds have ceased. Expect an average of 200 large brown eggs per year or 3-4 a week.