noob from Oxford county

Post by **Killerbunny** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 7:47 am

JimW has 2 daughters that he has started in the chicken business. I'm sure he'll be a great resource for you too.

Post by **thegawd** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 9:51 am

up near the top is the User Map, click on that and you can figure out who is close to you. you could also add yourself to the map but we don't recommend using your actual address, just the nearest town, timmies or such...

have fun!

kenya · Post by **kenya** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 5:33 pm

Woodstock sale is OK but if you want particular breeds members on here can help you, and you will likely get better birds. At this time of the year auction sales will have mostly cockerals and older culled hen's. Never know what you will find at an auction though. We should really start a thread to help beginners see the different breeds members have to help them choose the breeds they want. There is likely a member on this forum with a particular breed you might like.

pipes · Post by **pipes** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 7:54 pm

Thanks for letting me know of the map function. I never would have looked for it otherwise. Doesn't seem to be any members close by, but then again, not everyone who raises chickens does the internet thing. I think I'll ask at the local feed store after I get settled in my new place.

I'm kind of reluctant to go to a BST event, as you don't really know why the birds are being sold. Disease, aggression, age, all things that may discourage a noob with a coop. Do you guys and gals ever do coop tours? Or a "PTO Meet & Greet". Perhaps there might even be a poultry club in my area??? At 45 I think I'm a little too old for 4H...

Post by **poultry_admin** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 8:38 pm

the yellow squares on the map are either clubs or bst places. Its by no means a complete list, we keep adding as we find out about them.

the other sections here that might be of interest to you are the "Breeder listing" here:
http://www.poultrytalkontario.net/forum ... m.php?f=70

event calendar with the newest announced ones on top:
http://www.poultrytalkontario.net/forum ... m.php?f=78

there are a few coop designs and projects here:
http://www.poultrytalkontario.net/forum ... m.php?f=22

all of these are work in progress and not complete, but maybe of help?

KimChick · Post by **KimChick** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 9:19 pm

Our original layers were Black Sex Links. They are a light-weight bird, but boy, they lay lovely large eggs! Our Red Sex Links were originally for meat, but as we were culling the nasty roosters, they started laying. So now we have the both types of birds all laying.

And... Oh my gosh! Where are my manners?!? Welcome Pipes! I am new here, too; hubby and I are in our first year of having chickens.

Ontario Chick · Post by **Ontario Chick** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:25 pm

To get you started on your adventures with poultry successfully,
# 1 check your local by-laws to make sure chickens are allowed in your area.
# 2 here is a handy dandy chicken chart, to help you decide on the breed you absolutely can't live without

http://www.sagehenfarmlodi.com/chooks/chooks.html
# 3 space requirements large birds are 4.0 square feet per bird, 3.0 for light breeds and 2.0 for bantams.
For a book that will answer most of your poultry questions, visit your local library or write to Santa for
Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens by Gail Damerow.
Happy hunting. :)

pipes · Post by **pipes** » Tue Nov 15, 2016 8:36 pm

Once again thank you very much for the advice.

As a true born Scot. Does anyone know of anyone breeding the scots breeds in Ontario?

Jaye · Post by **Jaye** » Tue Nov 15, 2016 8:59 pm

Welcome aboard, pipes!

windwalkingwolf · Post by **windwalkingwolf** » Tue Nov 15, 2016 9:27 pm

MicahandKiah were looking into importing some Dumpies a few years ago, not sure if that ever went anywhere or not. I don't think anyone in Canada is really breeding them...there are a few in the U.S. but all share a common bloodline. Importing chickens from anywhere can be a royal PITA, then in the case of Dumpies with the lethal creeper gene and it's an expensive proposition indeed. The Scot breeds need some champions with spare cash! Or, they would be pretty easy to "recreate"...hmmm...