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You are right about the Brahma maturing slowly but it is not so slow and I think they are worth the wait, it is nice to have a winter layer. I LOVE red chickens, I am surprised the RIRs did not go over well. If you go with BO Jody (hinkjc) has some of the nicest birds. Cynthia...
Mandy I think you would do fine with Orpingtons, Barred Rocks or an Easter Egger flock. Just my 2 cents. Have you considered Brahmas? My Brahma is my best layer. She laid thru the winter. The only time she stopped was to molt. Russell's Farm supply in Collierville sell RIRs the most of any...