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So I want to adopt a rooster and his hens from a local sanctuary. But I'm a little confused about egg collection. If the rooster fertilizes and egg and we collect it, will that egg begin to develop into a chick? Or it needs to be incubated by the mother? I'm a vegan so I don't eat eggs but my...

Thanks so much! I currently live in NJ and there aren't many people who have BYCs so this info is super helpful!

Thanks Bama! Any suggestions on super layers that pair well with Buff Orpingtons?

I am new to the world of backyard chickens. But my family has decided to acquire laying hens as an ethical alternative to buying mass produced eggs. I love the idea of Buff Orpingtons because of their repuatation for being docile. I have a toddler and would like to be able to interact with...