ok so if i want to breed/hatch/raise LAYING hens..but dont want to use up all that extra feed on growing out a bunch of roos (when we could sell them or eat them) how can i breed a good layer that will be sexable at hatch?? i know a few of the crosses but would like to make sure my reserch is right as ive seen alot of conflicting info..
i'll give you a rundown of my flock(s) so you can tell me if i have what i need or if i need to get somebody else to make this work...
roosters:
brown leg horn
production red
amber star
wayodotte.plymoth rock mix
dark brahma
EE
partrich silkie
mystery silky mix
WCBP
welsummer
HENS:
red stars
amber stars
pro reds
silkies
light buff and dark brahma
wayodotte/plymoth rock mix
EE
welsummer
UNknown (think roo chicks)
mystery silkie mix
FBCM
thank yall.
and how would i identify the chicks?? i know some work differntly..
i'll give you a rundown of my flock(s) so you can tell me if i have what i need or if i need to get somebody else to make this work...
roosters:
brown leg horn
production red
amber star
wayodotte.plymoth rock mix
dark brahma
EE
partrich silkie
mystery silky mix
WCBP
welsummer
HENS:
red stars
amber stars
pro reds
silkies
light buff and dark brahma
wayodotte/plymoth rock mix
EE
welsummer
UNknown (think roo chicks)
mystery silkie mix
FBCM
thank yall.
and how would i identify the chicks?? i know some work differntly..
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