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And I forgot to mention that my CM have gone broody for the 4th time this summer. That gets old if you don't need one. So get him a white leghorn pullet. (or buy him a Foghorn Leghorn stuffed rooster doll) I actually enjoy my one white egg layer for even more variety. I have been happy with...

If you are thinking cuckoo maran for the chocolate colored egg, I would look at the other marans or a welsummer. Every CM I have had has laid a cream colored egg (3 different hatcheries/breeders)

It's no more work to raise 25 chicks than 5. I would order whatever the lowest safe amount is (higher in winter to assure warmth in transport) and sell the rest. You should be able to end up with "free" chicks that way. Typically you should get $7-10 for out of the brooder and $15-20 for POL...

At this point, wait. Chickens are a chore in the winter so better to plan and have everything ready to go before you dive in. Start working on the coop now even if that just involves gathering supplies to build it. CL is a treasure chest of often free building supplies. I would be first in...