Interested in a Flock of Laying Hens?

We are simplifying some things on the farm in order that we can turn our attention to some big projects this fall.

The demand for eggs is only going up and we'd happily buy all the eggs you can produce to go into the co-op egg venture.

Maybe you'd like the experience of keeping chickens? (great learning opportunity for youth) Perhaps you want them to help clear land or weedy pastures? Maybe you have a greenhouse or area that needs winter fertilizing?

It's hard to say exactly the mix of breeds at this point. Our chickens have been ultra free range and have often disappeared into the brambles only to appear with a big clutch of chicks. This means we have some wild and wonderful mixed breeds with an equally interesting range of coloured eggs.

The chickens have experience semi-confinement as they are often enclosed in a big run during the early part of the day, so they can adapt to a range of conditions. We are looking for a good home where the health and welfare of the animals is great importance.

They do come with 2 mature roosters who do a wonderful job keeping the girls safe from overhead predators. There are about 3-4 junior roosters who can be "harvested" very soon and will make for a good 'cock-a-doodle-stew'. We can help with that process if need be. In addition to a couple of senior ladies, there are 1 year old hens from last summer and approx. 10 hens hatched a few months ago. Will have to do another count but probably about 30-35 chickens currently.

Interested? Let's chat!

Thanks!

Jollity Farmers