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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??

post #2 of 65
Black Australorps, Buff Orpingtons, Plymouth Rocks.

-- Linda (AKA: gryeyes)
I refuse to fight a battle of wits with an unarmed person.

Buncha Outdoor PET chickens, ducks, two Toulouse ganders, and four turkeys. Plus 2 wiener dogs, some bunnies and a rescue cat which owns me. Oh. And a house silkie....

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-- Linda (AKA: gryeyes)
I refuse to fight a battle of wits with an unarmed person.

Buncha Outdoor PET chickens, ducks, two Toulouse ganders, and four turkeys. Plus 2 wiener dogs, some bunnies and a rescue cat which owns me. Oh. And a house silkie....

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post #3 of 65

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 . . .

Araucanas, Polish, Shamos

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Araucanas, Polish, Shamos

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post #4 of 65

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.

post #5 of 65
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my daughter loves the look of the Australorps, do you know if they are friendly birds? 

post #6 of 65

Oh, forgot to mention them too. Yes, if you're looking to keep hens, just about any common breed will end up friendly.

Araucanas, Polish, Shamos

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Araucanas, Polish, Shamos

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post #7 of 65
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Originally Posted by Sunkhaze Farm View Post

my daughter loves the look of the Australorps, do you know if they are friendly birds? 


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

 

Ron

 

Is this a Hobby or a way of Life? Chickens: Australorp, Barred & Partridge Rock, Hatchery & Heritage RIR, Golden Comet, Marans, Easter Egger,  Silver Gray Dorking, Basque Hen, Partridge Penedesenca, Olive Egger and UofA Blues

Hatching 101 including Shipped Eggs

 

The Great Egg Shipping Experiment

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Ron

 

Is this a Hobby or a way of Life? Chickens: Australorp, Barred & Partridge Rock, Hatchery & Heritage RIR, Golden Comet, Marans, Easter Egger,  Silver Gray Dorking, Basque Hen, Partridge Penedesenca, Olive Egger and UofA Blues

Hatching 101 including Shipped Eggs

 

The Great Egg Shipping Experiment

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post #8 of 65
Ameracaunas black australorps buff Orpington cuckoo maran and rhode island reds. Hope you find what you need:lol:

Chicken man

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Chicken man

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post #9 of 65
Yes they are very friendly:rolleyes:

Chicken man

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Chicken man

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post #10 of 65

cochins and brahamas LOL

Poem

Dreamin' of swans

No crested ducks

LMAO

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Poem

Dreamin' of swans

No crested ducks

LMAO

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