Broody in sub-freezing temps?

[Mrs. K]

Buying female chicks means you want other people to cull day old chicks for you. Having male chicks means you have to do so yourself, have an opportunity to raise meat or give away the surplus cockerels to someone who gladly wants them.

True, something I do myself. But many people suffer terribly with either the means or ability to butcher. It is just another option in this hobby.