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Quote: One of the best things about "REAL" dual purpose chickens is that the hens and rooster will all end up in the freezer eventually with a very nice carcuss. I think we have about 15 old hens in the freezer right now. For a free ranging flock the cost is minimal since they hunt for a...

Quote: I got an all-in-one breed suggestion - Buckeyes from a good breeder that selects for fast growth. Good sized birds, (males can get to 5lbs. @ 16 weeks. Hens are good layers (average over 200 eggs a year). Go broody. Very, very hardy birds. Great foragers (most active American breed)...