We try and do two batches a year of Cornish cross that we buy as chicks with our neighbour and his brother. We also have layers that we sometimes breed from or add numbers to and any surplus Roosters from that are processed also.
My family and I first started with chickens about 10 years ago. Currently we have a mix of Australorps, Light Sussex, Plymouth Rock, Leghorn and two bantams totalling 19 including 6 chicks at the moment. Our youngest is keen on doing eggs for sale to friends so that will be expanding by 10 or...