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My buff orpington hen was attacked by a dog at the end of last week and we thought she was okay. I finally caught her today when I noticed her fethers were dirty around her chest and found a large injury there. There is a big wound and what looks like her exposed/open crop. I can see bits of...

Hey thanks for the info!

I'm in Jackson Co. near Gainesboro. If you are near Madisonville, there must be two Englewoods in TN. I really wish the Black Orpingtons were more available here, but I will likely settle for the Buffs, although I'm still reading up and haven't nailed it down yet. Thanks, Cory

My only issues with Delawares is the color. I'm trying to avoid white birds as these will be free range and we live way out where the predators roam...and fly. Currently I'm leaning toward Orpingtons. How do they compare to Wyandottes or Buckeyes, has anyone had both as free rangers? Thanks...

Hi All, Thanks for the great stuff, keep it coming. TNchickenut, I'm in Jackson, Co. TN near Gainesboro. I've done some work in Englewood and you've landed in a really cool place. I love the old houses, and all the springs, and cool hydrology out there. Cory

I just need enough eggs for our family. More important is meat production and quality, broodiness, and foraging. We have lots and lots of ticks. Cory

I've looked at the Buckeyes, but the I think the eggs are smaller, and they are much more expensive. This is a factor for me. If I'm wrong about this, please let me know. Cory

Hello, I'm new to raising chickens and looking for a good dual purpose breed that forages well, has a docile reputation, and tends to be broody. I guess we pretty much want a typical flock for meat, eggs, tick control, etc. We live in TN, so it's not extended cold, but it does get down into...