TheTexan254
Hatching
- Feb 26, 2017
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I have raised a handful of different breeds for eggs, mostly RI reds. But i personally want broody hens to sustain a flock, which is not common in laying hens. I like to experiment and want to try to breed a chicken that lays a good amount of eggs but is also very inclined to broodiness. I have ordered a few chicks that will arrive in 2 months; buff orpington roosters since the breed isn't unknown to go broody but also lays well, and also bought black Sumatran hens since they are very broody and aren't terrible egg layers. I may even breed in some RIR roosters for more eggs and asil hens for more broodiness. I plan to only keep hens that will brood and breed them with good laying roosters. I realize this project will take many years, which is why I'm very open to advice. Good plan? Bad plan? Recommend a breed?