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September 2024 I sold the last of my 2024 babies/ hens in June and only have babies, young pullets, and roosters left. Lavender Maran. Hen. She won 1st place at the County Fair in September 2024 (You can see her picture under the page that says OUR BIRDS). Almost 5 months old. Not laying yet.Continue reading “What’s Available (Sept. 2024)”

Buff Laced Polish Chicken Breed Buff Crested Polish chickens are a stunning and distinctive breed, prized for their ornamental appearance and gentle nature. With their signature puff of feathers crowning their heads and warm, buff-colored plumage, these birds add a unique touch to any flock. Whether you’re drawn to their charming looks, curious temperament, orContinue reading “Buff Laced Polish”

If you’re looking for information on raising meat chickens, here’s an article from The Little Modern Farm: Cornish Rock Cross Chickens-An Honest Review After raising these birds for several years I’ve learned a few things about the Cornish Rock Cross. I’ll break down all the good and the bad below.  Cornish Rock Cross Chicks  Cornish RockContinue reading “Cornish Rock Cross Chickens”

Does your family want to raise chickens and can’t afford them? This has been discontinued due to the expense of it There are amazing benefits to home grown eggs and chicken meat. See my blog for more information on that. Past those benefits, it is priceless to be able to take care of yourself byContinue reading “Free Chicken Program 2023”

I AM SOLD OUT OF EVERYTHING AS OF SEPTEMBER 1st. I WILL NOT HAVE ANYTHING ELSE UNTIL SPRING. HENS: SOLD OUT As of the middle of August, all common hens are $10 each as long as you purchase 10 or more. I am downsizing before winter to save on feed. This price will probably neverContinue reading “August 2023 Sale”

HENS: Young hens 6 months-12 months: $25-30 each 15-20 months old: $10 each (By now, we have had time to get plenty of eggs out of them) 24 months old and up: FREE (Hens drastically reduce their laying at 24 months of age) ROOSTERS: Pure breed roosters that I hand raised are $10 each grown.Continue reading “2023 Prices”

Description Heritage Rhode Island Reds are the most successful dual-purpose bird and backyard chicken. They’re a very hardy, sturdy breed and even with limited conditions the hens will still produce eggs. Did you know that the true Heritage Rhode Island Red is on the watch list of the Livestock Conservancy? We decided it was time to helpContinue reading “Heritage Rhode Island Red”

PRICES ARE FOR THE ENTIRE WINTER OF 2022/2023: We sell our seeds wholesale at the same price that we pay for them (If you don’t believe me, ask me to email you a receipt). We do this as a service to the local community (West Little Rock/Paron/Ferndale) as we are a non-profit and love toContinue reading “2022 Baby chickens cheep cheep”

We, as a group of women, have raised chickens off and on for 20 years. Before 2020, our baby chickens that we hatched were $2-3 each straight run. We have had young hens as cheap as $10 each. Months old pullets as cheap as $5. We could easily raise a chicken close to adulthood forContinue reading “2022 Prices”

One of my goals here is to save heritage breeds of chickens that are slowly dying out. Most of these breeds are breeds that no one wants right now but they still need to be kept going before they are lost completely. It takes lots of cages, fencing, time, and money to be able toContinue reading “Why should we save rare chickens?”

Should I buy chicks from breeders or hatcheries? Alright. I’ve heard from so many people that private breeders are the only people worth buying poultry from. I have heard it said that hatcheries sell either puny, poor representations of a breed, or they sell mutts that look like the breed but really aren’t. I’ve heardContinue reading “Heritage vs. Commercial Birds”