I just had a nice post all written out with just a few sentences left to add and the site logged me out and I lost it all! I'll try again!
Lately there have been a few posts on this site and another one that has caught my attention and left me wondering which is the best way to acquire stock and how others went about acquiring their flocks. Hatching eggs? Hatchery Stock? From private breeders as chicks or as adults? From Sales?
I've been hearing about how some people basically think that hatching eggs isn't the way to go because you have to hatch so many to get one good bird and it's a waste of time and money. Hatchery stock doesn't seem to be looked well upon by some. You buy a bunch of chicks that may or may not represent the breed. SOP breeders are reluctant to part with their hard work to inexperienced breeders. And who knows what you could be bringing home with birds bought from sales (disease wise).
So what is one to do? How and what is the best way to acquire stock? Especially if one lives in a rather remote area?
I'm curious to hear the stories on how others got to where they are today?
Also would love to hear any discussions, pointers or tips to someone just starting out!
Lately there have been a few posts on this site and another one that has caught my attention and left me wondering which is the best way to acquire stock and how others went about acquiring their flocks. Hatching eggs? Hatchery Stock? From private breeders as chicks or as adults? From Sales?
I've been hearing about how some people basically think that hatching eggs isn't the way to go because you have to hatch so many to get one good bird and it's a waste of time and money. Hatchery stock doesn't seem to be looked well upon by some. You buy a bunch of chicks that may or may not represent the breed. SOP breeders are reluctant to part with their hard work to inexperienced breeders. And who knows what you could be bringing home with birds bought from sales (disease wise).
So what is one to do? How and what is the best way to acquire stock? Especially if one lives in a rather remote area?
I'm curious to hear the stories on how others got to where they are today?
Also would love to hear any discussions, pointers or tips to someone just starting out!