Old timey literature extolled the egg production qualities of certain strains of Ancona. Unfortunately, I don't think those lines have been maintained.
Anconas are a Mediterranean breed and should not be broody. Someone who lives in a not-too-cold climate might be able to select hatchery stock Ancona hens for egg production. That's a long-term project, of course.
Anconas are a Mediterranean breed and should not be broody. Someone who lives in a not-too-cold climate might be able to select hatchery stock Ancona hens for egg production. That's a long-term project, of course.
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