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How are the New Hampshire roosters? Do they have the same reputation as RIR for being more prone to being human agressive than some other breeds?

@Egghead_Jr Can you share what resources you used to find that Faveroles are available near me? I would like to see what else is within a reasonable drive from me from breeders. Thank you, -pg

I fully agree and that is what I am trying to figuring now. I think I want a heritage breed that is dual purpose and a good forager. The primary purpose would be a layer more than a meat bird. Of the good laying breeds, if there is one that grows faster and fills in sooner that would be better...

I was leaning toward the Delaware; a little smaller, but a little faster growing, and they are still good layers. A few people here have decent reviews of the stock from Deer Run Farm, and it looks like there are a few other breeders that raise them. Good to know MMcM has a meatier variety as...

Thanks, Molpet, Have you heard how the Freedom Ranger New Hampshires lay? I am mostly interested in a breed with good egg laying, but hoping to figure out one that will be reasonably decent for meat. -pg

Hello all, New to the forum, and am looking for some ideas for a dual purpose breed. I am interested in eggs more than meat, but would like a breed that has reasonable potential as a meat bird. I hope to raise some chicks to sell, add to the flock, and butcher. I will be moving to the family...