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firstlight
In the Brooder
- Jun 15, 2016
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I have access to about 40 layers so I'm going to bring a few down to give these hens some relief. Two have gone broody so the breeding pressure is just too much, I'm starting to see rooster damage. I hadn't thought about actually crossing them, it would be easy enough to do. I've seen some spectacular "hybrid fibros" I am just so food oriented I never think of the 'pet' market. I picked some easter eggers so it would be easy to pull their eggs. Thanks for the suggestion.You could always put a couple of mixed breed hens in with your extra rooster. You could sell hatching eggs. I have mixed breed hens with black skin, and I can't find any roosters to go with them because the breeds with black skin are so expensive! I understand why they are of course! If something is rare, then it will be expensive! I think a lot of people just like interesting chickens, and don't care about breed though.