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Newbie needs help selecting dual purpose breed

post #1 of 35
2/26/10 at 9:12pm
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Hello,

I'm new to raising chickens and looking for a good dual purpose breed that forages well, has a docile reputation, and tends to be broody.
I guess we pretty much want a typical flock for meat, eggs, tick control, etc.  We live in TN, so it's not extended cold, but it does get down into the single digits now and again.

So far, I'm between the New Hampshire, Wyandotte, and Orpington.  Certainly there may other breeds that I haven't discovered yet.

Please give me your thoughts and experiences, and don't be afraid to include hatchery info.

Thanks for being here, this website has already been a fantastic resource.

Cory

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post #2 of 35
2/26/10 at 9:15pm

Ideal Hatchery

Buff Orpingtons RIR and BRs are all great dual purpose birds

I am currently working towards having a dozen of each of my favorite breeds---- after hatching and brooding--my goal is to have 12 plus BO-WA-EE-Welsummer-Ancona
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I am currently working towards having a dozen of each of my favorite breeds---- after hatching and brooding--my goal is to have 12 plus BO-WA-EE-Welsummer-Ancona
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post #3 of 35
2/26/10 at 9:16pm

I have RIR's, Golden Comet, and Buff Orphingtons.  I can say my BO is the larger of the three, the quietest of the three, she has beenthe most consistant layer during the winter (the Comet was the first layer) and the only one to go broody.

Check out my BYC page for incubator ideas.
Mom to 3 boys, 2 Dogs, 1 Parrot, 1 Cat, 5 Chickens, and Wife to a Great Hubby.
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Check out my BYC page for incubator ideas.
Mom to 3 boys, 2 Dogs, 1 Parrot, 1 Cat, 5 Chickens, and Wife to a Great Hubby.
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post #4 of 35
2/26/10 at 9:26pm

got to go with buckeyes

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post #5 of 35
2/26/10 at 9:27pm

You might consider Delawares or buckeyes both are dual purpose birds and great backyard birds.  big_smile

I have heritage Rhode Island reds that  are 100% Mowhawk lines and 100% Roberts lines.I also have a beautiful flock of huge English BBS Orpington's, Lavender orpingtons, wheaton/blue wheaton ameaucana's, Heritage barred rocks that are 100% Good Shepard and 100% Stukel lines..I sell chicks and hatching eggs.

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I have heritage Rhode Island reds that  are 100% Mowhawk lines and 100% Roberts lines.I also have a beautiful flock of huge English BBS Orpington's, Lavender orpingtons, wheaton/blue wheaton ameaucana's, Heritage barred rocks that are 100% Good Shepard and 100% Stukel lines..I sell chicks and hatching eggs.

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post #6 of 35
2/26/10 at 9:32pm

hes a newbie. so i say buckeyes. great mousers/ but either way great chioce.

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post #7 of 35
2/26/10 at 9:37pm
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I've looked at the Buckeyes, but the I think the eggs are smaller, and they are much more expensive.
This is a factor for me.

If I'm wrong about this, please let me know.

Cory

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post #8 of 35
2/26/10 at 9:38pm

dude where r you n the north?

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post #9 of 35
2/26/10 at 9:39pm

All of mine lay brown eggs, with the BO being the lightest.

Check out my BYC page for incubator ideas.
Mom to 3 boys, 2 Dogs, 1 Parrot, 1 Cat, 5 Chickens, and Wife to a Great Hubby.
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Check out my BYC page for incubator ideas.
Mom to 3 boys, 2 Dogs, 1 Parrot, 1 Cat, 5 Chickens, and Wife to a Great Hubby.
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post #10 of 35
2/26/10 at 9:40pm

My buckeyes lay a large egg.I could hatch you some chicks but im in North West Georgia.The delawares lay a jumbo egg and lay daily if egg production is important. smile

I have heritage Rhode Island reds that  are 100% Mowhawk lines and 100% Roberts lines.I also have a beautiful flock of huge English BBS Orpington's, Lavender orpingtons, wheaton/blue wheaton ameaucana's, Heritage barred rocks that are 100% Good Shepard and 100% Stukel lines..I sell chicks and hatching eggs.

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I have heritage Rhode Island reds that  are 100% Mowhawk lines and 100% Roberts lines.I also have a beautiful flock of huge English BBS Orpington's, Lavender orpingtons, wheaton/blue wheaton ameaucana's, Heritage barred rocks that are 100% Good Shepard and 100% Stukel lines..I sell chicks and hatching eggs.

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