We really have turned into Ol'McDonald's farm! In the spring of 2006, we "adopted" three ducks and two chickens from a couple of college students. You guessed it, they were playing "Friends". This evolved into a few more ducks that we used to test and train for herding with the dogs, with the added bonus of fresh eggs!
In 2007 we added a few more and by 2008, it was a nice flock of Anconas and Khaki Campbells. Of course, why not show them? This in turn lead to a RBIS with our first Ancona Drake.
In 2009 we parted with the Khaki's and added Cayugas. I'm not as thrilled with those as the others, so the Cayugas are available to anyone who wants them.
2011 was a turning point in the poultry yard, we actually added chickens! A mixed run hatch of about 40 birds that we adopted from the local bank. 1/2 were bound for the freezer, the remaining birds stayed to provide us with amusement and eggs. Currently we will be keeping some laying hens: golden speckled wyandottes, red stars, maran cross, and a couple of americanas. Our concentration will be on buff brahamas and the wildly exciting mediterrians, Ancona chickens.
We are still in the learning stages of the poultry business and are not afraid to say so. But having a firm foundation with some great mentors has given us a "wing" up on others. Please browse the site, let us know what you think and comments are welcome!
We occasionally have young stock available, fresh eggs and still test our cardigan puppies using the older dog wise ducks.
