thanks for that article! lots of good information for a beginner like me.
it is my intention to grow out my own flock from the hens and rooster i kept. with the info you've provided i'll be able to be more selective about it.
greatly appreciate the input.
--t
i started my first dual-purpose flock with 2 golden laced wyandotte (1 a rooster), 2 silver laced wyandotte, 2 speckled english sussex, and 1 each delaware and austrolorpe. all met my basic requirements that they be good year-round egg producers, extremely cold-hardy for my vermont winters, and...