looking for opinions on breeds

Sunkhaze Farm

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Jan 30, 2012
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I am looking to add to my flock of 21 hens. I live in northern Maine and the climate is cold so it has to be a hearty breed. I sell my eggs so good egg producer is also a must. Any thoughts on what breed I should look into??
 
Anything common or popular will do, but pea combed and rose combed birds do best.

Easter Eggers, Wyandottes, Chantecelers. . .


And then there's common breeds who seem to do well wherever you raise them -

Plymouth Rocks, Orpingtons, Production Reds, Australorps . . .
 
Rose Comb Brown Leghorn -- They will produce at least 5 large white eggs a week each, and the rose comb is not likely to get frostbite.

Rhode Island Red -- These are hardy chickens that will lay about 5 large brown eggs a week each.

Red Sex-Link -- this is a hybrid that will lay about 5 large brown eggs a week each.
 
my daughter loves the look of the Australorps, do you know if they are friendly birds?
 
Oh, forgot to mention them too. Yes, if you're looking to keep hens, just about any common breed will end up friendly.
 
my daughter loves the look of the Australorps, do you know if they are friendly birds?

Yes
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! They are one of the nicest and very gentle. You would love them.
 

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