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    Choose 3 to Breed and Why

    It's interesting to hear that Russian Orloffs are such good layers; I didn't think that they would be. How many eggs would a pullet average per week once she is laying steadily?
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    Choose 3 to Breed and Why

    All exceptionally good-looking breeds with utility to boot - great choices!
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    Choose 3 to Breed and Why

    Hi All, Thought it might be fun to hear which three breeds people would pick if they had to choose three to breed and why they would choose them. For me it would be the Coucou de Malines for their meat, Bresse, also for their meat but for eggs too and finally the Chantecler for their eggs...
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    Generational breeding

    If you have any interest in starting a self-sustaining flock check this article out: https://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/raising-chickens/how-to-breed-chickens-zmbz16amzkon
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    Crossing Breeding & Back-Breeding

    Thanks @eatwhatyougrow ! That gives me a good idea of how far I would have to back-breed to get what could be for all intensive purposes be considered a pure bred at the time that document was written. I'm assuming that today it would still hold water.
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    Meat and egg chickens

    Sylie's suggestions are all solid choices for dual purpose breeds. I own Buff Orp x RIR and have been impressed with the growth of the cockerel but haven't seen any eggs from the pullet yet so I can't comment on her laying; however, I have a RIR hen from the same line of RIRs that contributed to...
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    Lofty Duck House on Pond for Muscovies

    Will do! Thank you for the responses.
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    Lofty Duck House on Pond for Muscovies

    It's good to hear that it could work out. Would a roosting bar inside the coop make it more attractive to them? I use my lumberjack's axe to get through the 3' of permafrost and then shovel the last foot!
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    Crossing Breeding & Back-Breeding

    Hi All, Would anyone be able to provide me with a link or some information on what the accepted practice is for cross-breeding and then back-breeding to re-standardize the offspring? The fine looking White Rock rooster pictured below caught my eye and peaked my interest... Is it advisable to...
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    Lofty Duck House on Pond for Muscovies

    Thanks for the reply Miss Lydia! If they were to sleep on top they would at least be safe from predators other than owls. Glad to hear that they tend to sleep up high like chickens or turkeys rather than tucking themselves away on the ground. Whether or not I can attach them to the little house...
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    Anyone hatch out their own meat birds?

    @lpatelski what is your feeding schedule for breeder CX? 1/4 cup per day?
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    Lofty Duck House on Pond for Muscovies

    Hi all! The last few days I’ve been digging out a pond in my yard in anticipation of getting a trio of Muscovies this year. I’d like to keep them in a duck house on the pond but I’ve read that unlike chickens they may not always return to their house at dusk and I won’t be able to close them...
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    What breed of chicken should I get

    Another option to check out if you're interested in a dual purpose bird that leans towards meat production is the Malines. Check out the breed focus here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/chicken-breed-focus-maline.990483/
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    Anyone hatch out their own meat birds?

    @Minky in Canada you have some good options for slow growing heritage meat birds, Coucou de Malines come to mind in Ontario as I know there are at least two good breeders in your province but you could also look at Bresse or LF White Cornish.
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    Mixed Breed (Mutt) Chickens!

    Production Red over White Silkie.
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