We're looking at ordering chicks from Meyer this spring but we are only allowed 6 hens, so we're struggling to narrow down which breeds we want.
Right now these are my top picks for brown egg layers. Roosters aren't allowed, so an autosexing breed is very appealing. Pretty much no chance of an accidental roo. And the barring is pretty.
Barnevelders are more slow to mature than some of the other breeds we're looking at, but the hatchery description says they're good winter layers.
The dark brown marans eggs are appealing, and I like the idea of feathered legs (all the birds we've had in the past have been clean legged). But the hatchery description makes it sound like they might be more seasonal layers and not as good in the winter.
Right now these are my top picks for brown egg layers. Roosters aren't allowed, so an autosexing breed is very appealing. Pretty much no chance of an accidental roo. And the barring is pretty.
Barnevelders are more slow to mature than some of the other breeds we're looking at, but the hatchery description says they're good winter layers.
The dark brown marans eggs are appealing, and I like the idea of feathered legs (all the birds we've had in the past have been clean legged). But the hatchery description makes it sound like they might be more seasonal layers and not as good in the winter.