Beccazon
Crowing
I have been researching heritage breeds and various statuses of endangered breeds. Now that I have my first flock "figured out", I have learned what I want, what I appreciate, what I prefer not to deal with and what I don't need.
I know I want breeds that are winter/cold tolerant.
I know I want birds that lay better in winter than others.
I know I want dual purpose meat/egg birds but with focus on eggs.
I know I do not want flighty, ornery or aggressive breeds.
I know I need birds that can do well confined as need be even though mine have free-will free range all day. (Winter weather and winter predators may force me to confine the flock more regularly in snow months).
I have several breeds in mind but would like to hear from the group about breeds you have/like that meet those criteria. I know an individual bird or two here and there don't meet the breed "descriptions" offered online etc. There are always non-conformers lol.
I am looking for suggestions from those who have kept many of a breed or many over time and have a suggestion based on a larger population than just "I have one Campine I love". Lol
I know I want breeds that are winter/cold tolerant.
I know I want birds that lay better in winter than others.
I know I want dual purpose meat/egg birds but with focus on eggs.
I know I do not want flighty, ornery or aggressive breeds.
I know I need birds that can do well confined as need be even though mine have free-will free range all day. (Winter weather and winter predators may force me to confine the flock more regularly in snow months).
I have several breeds in mind but would like to hear from the group about breeds you have/like that meet those criteria. I know an individual bird or two here and there don't meet the breed "descriptions" offered online etc. There are always non-conformers lol.
I am looking for suggestions from those who have kept many of a breed or many over time and have a suggestion based on a larger population than just "I have one Campine I love". Lol