They're my favorite breed of chicken! Best dual purpose bird ever, IMO. We've tried over 15 different breeds of chickens, and have found them to be the very best, especially for homesteaders and those looking for a bird to give them both meat and eggs.
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Congrats on your new project! I obtained some LF Lakenvelders from master breeder Duane Urch this past weekend, am looking forward to working with this heritage breed.