puddleglumWI
Chirping
Hello,
I have been thinking about ordering some Australorps a little later this spring, possibly from Mt. Healthy. I am looking for a good layer primarily, but also something that I could get a little meat from the extra males if I raise some chicks each spring.
There is a breeder about two hours away that raises Lavender Orpingtons, Bielfelders, and Light Sussex.
The Light Sussex are tempting, especially from a breeder. They almost certainly will grow faster than an Australorp for more efficient meat raising. How do you all think the egg production of a Light Sussex from a breeder will be compared to hatchery Australorps? I did email the breeder asking about this, but wanted a little input from you all as well.
Thank you,
-pg
I have been thinking about ordering some Australorps a little later this spring, possibly from Mt. Healthy. I am looking for a good layer primarily, but also something that I could get a little meat from the extra males if I raise some chicks each spring.
There is a breeder about two hours away that raises Lavender Orpingtons, Bielfelders, and Light Sussex.
The Light Sussex are tempting, especially from a breeder. They almost certainly will grow faster than an Australorp for more efficient meat raising. How do you all think the egg production of a Light Sussex from a breeder will be compared to hatchery Australorps? I did email the breeder asking about this, but wanted a little input from you all as well.
Thank you,
-pg