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That is a very interesting chart. 1985 until now is very interesting to me. The average to weight, live weight pounds, average days per pound, all take off. What happened in 1985?

I have read that delawares were market weight by 12 weeks. I have not read what the actual weight was by 12 weeks. Whitmore farm: Quote: So if you go by the ALBC Market weight (this is me using these numbers, not whitmore) that would be 5.5-7.5 lbs at 12 weeks. Back in the day broilers we...

Another fantastic discussion here on BYC. As I understand it, New Hampshires are a Colombian pattern, only red in color. So is it the Barring that slows down the feather? If so, how did a small percentage of delaware like birds in the cross exhibit fast feathering? The Delaware was a very...

Buckeye, Dominique, or Wyandotte would fit what you're looking for. You got some good info on the Buckeye's. The Dominique is flashy imo, and a good layer, wyandotte's come is several color patterns. Just thought I'd throw out some others to take a look at. I am not up to snuff on breeders...

Thanks. I had a nice chat with Walt through PM's back when I was looking for a main breed. I'll see if I can pick his brain again.

Anyone have a source of quality Houdans? Wife would like some white egg layers so I immediately thought about some leghorns, but I like the look of the houdans and so does my daughter. Could turn into a breeding/show thing as well. To start though, would like some quality built egg layers.

Coops not built yet, chicks arrive in a month or so. Going with New Hampshires.

That would be helpful. I know having good ventilation and keeping the coop dry are two key factors. I plan on having roof vents in the coop, along with two sheets of opaque fiber roofing on the south facing side. Sand for the floor. I know I need some other ventilation in there in the...

Karen, I was having second thoughts about picking the New Hampshire as my breed after the lingering cold this year. Worried about their single combs and thinking I should have gone with a Rose comb breed. Feburary was the coldest month on record in our area. weeks of sub freezing temps for...