I'm originally from Waverly, Ia and my wife, son and I live in Norfolk, Va now. I'm deployed to Afghanistan with the Navy and I just found BYC a couple of days ago. I have 2 Aseels, 1 hen and 1 roo, that I got from a local Afghani farmer.
So I'm out here with the Navy in the middle of the dessert (if that makes any sence) and have had the opportunity to start a small flock. Although its just me raising chickens right now the altimate goal is to have a flock big enough to help support our small camp with eggs and eventually meat...
So I'm currently on deployment in Afghanistan and have started a small flock (1 hen / 1 rooster). The 2 chickens I have are local birds and I have no clue what breed they are. My hen (Annie) is a very good layer of medium white eggs (about 5 per week). She has a fairly dark brown head and...