Oh I agree, it's hard to really choose "oh this Buckeye is going to lay x amount more eggs than this Rock" it's all averages that I've been playing with. I'm sure I'll be happy with whoever I end up with in the end. Although, I'll probably end up getting all six and picking the best four for my...
They sure are pretty! However, I'm only deciding between the six I listed in the first post. These are ones available to me on pickup date.
If I could have any hen of choice it would have a speckled Sussex. I love the look, almost like snowflakes on them lol.
That's what I've heard, which is why I'm willing to spend extra for the Cream Legbar. That is one that I'm for sure keeping.
GLW are just so pretty but I'm not sure what color eggs they lay in respect to the color of Australorp. I've heard Australorp can lay anything from med brown to pinkish.
Thanks for your experience! I'd love an easter egger but they aren't available the date I'm picking the group up from the hatchery. I haven't heard that about GLW before, I wonder what caused it.
I agree what you said about the strain of breed I get. All my chicks are coming from Meyer...
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I'm brand new to backyard chickens after longing for years for a flock. Now I'm finally jumping in and getting a flock of 4 for my 1/4th acre suburban yard. However, I have 6 chicks on hold waiting to get picked up end of this month! Please help me narrow down my choices.. I'm slightly...