Thank you for the short answer as I tend to over complicate things. What you said is what I am looking for too, lots of eggs and tasty birds that resemble their breed without going overboard on price.
As for the making plans, I too think that part is just as fun as carrying out the plans...
Thank you, I don't disagree as I said I am only looking to start with two breeds at the moment. My mother already has a mixed flock of chickens that we have been raising for about 8 weeks now. Rhodes Island Reds, Barred rock and Black Australorp is what she has in her flock. When it comes to...
My goal is really a mix of things. I want purebred dual-purpose birds for meat and eggs that are self sufficient. My grandfather raised Rhode Island Reds (from the feed store) when I was a child and we ate them at about 16 weeks, both cocks and hens. We fried them, roasted them and put them on...
Here I am asking questions again, sorry if that becomes a bit cumbersome but I want to be sure I am ready before I get my birds as I want to make sure I know what I want and can accommodate them all comfortably. I have already asked questions and been informed about space requirement, breeds...