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    What breed would you suggest?

    I'm going to look into all breeds mentioned will probably end up with a mixed flock. Thank you everyone.
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    What breed would you suggest?

    All of the above as a kid I remember the cats were afraid of the chickens.
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    What breed would you suggest?

    You hit the nail on the head. I will give them proper care. I like animals that would be considered rustic meaning that they have their original instincts intact. I would rather not have a flock of victims. Please understand I know that chickens must be cared for I just want the ones that I get...
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    What breed would you suggest?

    This is the first breed I considered but was told that they are very docile and timid.
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    What breed would you suggest?

    I'm in south east Arkansas. Sorry I didn't remember to list my location.
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    What breed would you suggest?

    I'm looking for a dual purpose homestead breed. I'm looking for a bird that is pretty good at fending for itself. The hens go broody and are good mothers and the roosters have moxie. At present I'm looking at Cornish or Dominiques. Any other breeds I should be considering?
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    Hi from chilly eve in Arkansas

    Welcome I'm new to this forum and also living in Arkansas.
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    Beginning to homestead

    Thank you for the warm welcome! I got my first chicken in 1964 also had a garden then got rabbits a few years later got into pigeons in 1970. Those were great years! In high school girls and cars became my passion. Spent 10 years in the Marines and started a family. As a kid spent my summers on...
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    Beginning to homestead

    Moved from California to Arkansas in 2016. Living on 11 acres starting slow with a heirloom garden. Planning to build a coop with a run. Hope get an heirloom breed that is dual purpose eggs/meat. The goal is to find chickens that still have their instincts intact. Able to free range and go...
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