Hopefully this is the right sub-forum for this. With feed and bedding prices going through the roof, I would like to go in the direction of bantam breeds instead of full-sized fowl. I enjoy having the chickens around and enjoy "interesting" chickens rather than the typical plain white or red...
This year I grew a few pumpkins and some turnips as supplemental feed for the chickens and rabbits. They have enjoyed both but the turnips especially have been enjoyed, both the roots and greens. They also enjoyed some cucumbers I grew this summer that turned out to be for pickling and thus...
Everyone knows about the iconic Cornish x Plymouth Rock, aka Cornish X or Meat King. But has anyone tried different Cornish crosses? I have a group of white Cornish that I plan to breed for meat birds, but I also have a group of Orpington/Marans crosses that I plan to breed for dual purpose...