Since everyone in my family has chickens, fresh eggs, and a love for them, I feel left out. So, I am going to jump in and own my own chickens. I only know where to get my watering and feeding systems.. What is the easiest kind of chicken to raise with the most eggs?
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8/27/12 at 1:03pm
! Glad you joined us and that you are getting your own birds!! That is exciting! It is hard to answer your question without knowing a little more. There are often trade-offs between breeds. For instance, white leghorns are laying machines - I think they are the "industry standard" and the eggs you buy in the store. But, for all the eggs they lay, they tend to be be a little nervous and jumpy - slower to warm up to people. Plus, this breed lays white eggs. Other breeds lay perhaps a few less eggs than the leghorn but in many cases lay brown or even blue or green tinted eggs. Some of these birds are a lot more docile and even friendly as well. This is what you get for a few fewer eggs. So, if you are looking for sheer numbers, I'd go leghorn. If you want variety (or many varieties), shop around a little and learn about the various breeds. Visit online hatchery catalogs to learn about the attributes of these breeds. Happy hunting and good luck!!!
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