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So I am looking at getting into my first chickens all on my own. Helped dad with our leghorns over the years and now he has given me permission to raise my own flock. I am interested in breeds that were important to the USA during settling and up to the wagon trains heading west. I am looking...

I am interested in this thread. As I am looking for a multil purpose fowl that is sustainable.

One big rule My dad taught me, is you never asses a chicken on it's own. Always look at them in a group. 40 chicks at a time is the same as 5. It just takes a bit more time.

Well, I'm really liking historical chickens that were important around the founding of the USA. So I guess a dual purpose breed like a dorking or Dominique. Want them for eggs, meat, and show.

Thank you for the welcome. My dad has chickens and I have helped him with them over the years. They are White LEghorns. A 4h buddy told me about this site. I am looking for a new breed to raise myself and he said this was a good place to look.

Just wanted to say hello. Been lurking for a couple days and have decided to join. Seems like a very knowledgeable and active community here; so I'm not sure I can add much, but hope to learn and pass it on some day.