Just wanted to thank all of you for being so kind, and responding to my questions, you've made me feel very welcome here, and I will keep coming back for sure!!!! What other breeds are known for dark dark eggs? I know Welsummers, and Marans, are there any others?
Well I was raised north of Philly, so I'm used to a large city enviroment... But I love the country life, and Im sure that I'd never go back to the city. This type of lifestyle just makes sense, and gives me that warm fuzzy feeling. The only thing I could live without is all of the small town...
Im crossing Welsumer, and RIR hens right now. I'm from Philadelphia PA, and lived in the city all of my life. I'm living in Fair Grove, Missouri now tho, and living on 5 Acres. We've got 10 RIR, and 5 NH Reds. My rooster is full Welsumer
Working on some sheep, and pigs next. Fixing...
Speckledy
History
The Speckledy is a modern hybrid and comes from a Rhode Island Red crossed with a Maran. The feathering closely resembles that of a Maran but it is a far more prolific egg layer. They are large yet elegant birds with a deep breast, upward pointing tail and pale legs. The...
I've found them on a lot of UK Hatchery sites
http://haydonbridgehens.co.uk/hen.html
"Our Spekledy hens are a real treat for the eyes. Another hybrid, this time, derived from the French Maran breed, and retaining the look of the original, but with vastly improved egg-laying capability. Like...
I am looking for "Speckledy" hens near SW Missouri (Fair Grove) or mail order. I love the way t hese hens look, and the color of their eggs. (Dark chestnut brown)
Please Help!
Steve