Convo anyone?

[ShashwatAcres]

Alittle of all 3 really I know I can get meat birds but I would like something thats sorta all around type bird

 

[sunny & the 5 egg layers]

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So a multi purpose breed. Here are a couple of breeds I would suggest:

Rhode Island/Production Red:
They are a multi purpose breed. Lay really well (My girls lay about 4-5 eggs a week when not in a molt) and have plenty of meat. But they do tend to be a breed that doesn't really care for being held or touched. They lay brown eggs.

Brahma:
They are a large breed (larger then Rhode Island Red) therefore have more meat. My girls lay around 2-3 eggs a week. And they love being held and touched. My girls will sit on my lap all day if I let them. They lay a light brown egg.

These are just two of the many dual purpose breeds out there. Here is a list of some of the dual purpose breeds available: https://www.backyardchickens.com/breeds/breed-results.php

Good Luck with you search. If you have any questions, let me know and I will try my best to answer them.

Take Care