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I know in summer lots do rotational grazing. Some even plant specific plants for their birds. But what about in the winter? People have suggested letting them go in our family garden in Autumn, but that wont last all winter? I'm wanting to research and get ideas/suggestions as much as i can...

Oh wow i never even thought about doing that, that's actually a pretty good idea! Thanks.

Thank you so much!

Okay, i figured if i gave them a good acre or so it'd still be considered free ranging. But with coyotes and such, that's not going to happen. Thank you!

Ever think about "Royal Palms" they're stunning! http://www.albc-usa.org/cpl/royalpalm.html

I can't seem to find any information on them... I was just curious on how big they got, in terms of weight? And any other basic information would be appreciated. Thanks.

I found this really cool idea: http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles/silveira44a.html but im curious if this could still be free ranging? Will the grass grow back in time?

@ ScottnLydia thanks so much for all the information, was super helpful. And thanks to everyone for responding! Sorry for such the late reply, was busy doing some research >:)

@ wyoDreamer haha i know i know! But since they were dual purpose i was unsure if they'd be a good pick. I thought i read somewhere that dual purpose actually cost more then they're worth. So i figured two different species for two different things would be better? But maybe i'll look into those...

Thanks AinaWGSD that seems like an excellent idea actually! I was just worried some might be bullied? I never had chickens i raised myself so i had no idea how they'd act. But that's something to look into. I'm really concerned with temperament myself, though.

Thanks everyone! This is all super helpful but i still can't seem to pick which i want ... But there is something about the Jersey Giants that i keep going back to, maybe they'll be my chicken of choice? Time to do some research! Thanks again!

Wow this is super helpful ... I really want to start killing my own chickens but i'm really nervous about doing it ... Hopefully this helps some when it's my turn to slaughter.

I really want chickens i can reproduce myself, i don't want to have to keep rebuying my chickens. It needs to be a hardy breed, i live in Ohio if that helps. Some chickens i thought could be good are: Sussexs, Jersey Giants (yes i know they're VERY slow maturing) and Buff Orpington. Any other...