After lots of discussion, I'm going to adjust our hatchery order so that we have a mixed flock instead of all Buff Orps.
2 - Buff Orpingtons
2 - Golden Buff / Cinnamon Queen
2 - Rhode Island Reds
2 - Easter Eggers
This will be our first flock, all raised from chicks. Hatch date in August, so we can make adjustments as availability changes.
- We're in NE Ohio, so they must be cold/heat hardy;
- I can handle a couple of broody birds, but no more than that (which is why Black Australorps aren't on the list);
- Main purpose of this flock is egg production
2 - Buff Orpingtons
2 - Golden Buff / Cinnamon Queen
2 - Rhode Island Reds
2 - Easter Eggers
This will be our first flock, all raised from chicks. Hatch date in August, so we can make adjustments as availability changes.