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  1. Intheswamp

    Are any of these breeds more piggish than the other?

    Thanks Beekissed. I've been strongly considering the buff orps simply for their docile personality. The reason being is I have a little 3 year old granddaughter that I hope to be a chicken wrangler. But...I don't like the idea of the orp ladies getting road so hard and I'd heard refer to...
  2. Intheswamp

    Are any of these breeds more piggish than the other?

    Howdy rainnotebook, sounds like your chickens have the "good life". What breed are your girls? How old are they? Laying yet? 25# for 10 chickens in a month's time sounds good. My plans are to get a dozen easter egger eggs and maybe a dozen and a half of whatever breed I decide on for my...
  3. Intheswamp

    Are any of these breeds more piggish than the other?

    This is what happens when I have too much time on my hands to *think*. My coop building has kept getting put off by business, family, economy, blah, blah, blah, so the time I have I contantly research and read (too much, I think). From what I've read the Sussex tend to have eggs on the medium...
  4. Intheswamp

    Are any of these breeds more piggish than the other?

    I'm still trying to decide on a primary breed for my flock. I've already chosen a secondary breed. Of the following breeds is there one here that is more feed conservative? Barred Rock Buff Orp Speckled Sussex From looking at Henderson's List it looks like the Sussex has a tad higher egg...
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