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where do you order your chicks from I'm probably getting mine from murray mcmurray but if any better choices I will try thereI researched breeds quite a bit before ordering my chicks.
Like you, I wanted good layers of brown eggs and all different breeds and colors. I also needed them to be friendly and cold-hardy.
Orpingtons, Plymouth rocks, Brahmas tend to be broody. Dominiques and Buckeyes can be broody.
Here were my choices based on my research:
Buff Orpington (light orange)
Black Australorp (black)
Blue Orpington (light and dark grey)
Golden Buff (dark red/orange)
Buff Brahma (light beige and striking black)
White Plymouth Rock (white)
Dominique (black and white striped)
Buckeye (rich mahogany brown)
I did also get an Easter Egger - she won't have brown eggs, but she is striking in appearance (black, brown, orange tones), should lay well and can go broody.
Photos as chicks and pullets
Good luck in your choices.
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