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  1. Michael OShay

    Breed laying rate questions

    The introduction of a new rooster can definitely disrupt the hens laying. Roosters can be stressful on hens, especially roosters that the hens are unfamiliar with or that are aggressive. It may be that your new rooster is focusing his mating efforts on your RIR and Barred Rock hens, and pretty...
  2. Michael OShay

    Breed laying rate questions

    I would suggest Black Australorps. They are extremely hardy. I raised them in CA where summer temperatures frequently reached 117-118 F (123 F once), and while my other breeds were panting, lethargic, and lifting wings, my Australorps were going about their business as usual. I've also raised...
  3. Michael OShay

    Breed laying rate questions

    Hopefully the lay rate of your BRs will improve (it should), but I can tell you from years of experience that whoever you read that classified Barred Rocks as excellent layers either overrated them, or else has a different definition of excellent than most experts do. I would classify Barred...
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