HenriettaPizzaNolan
Raising Layers and Meat Birds in the City
I've had chickens for just under a year now, and I've already had to learn some tough lessons: production layers get reproductive issues and eventually need to be culled, some breeds are prone to health issues, older chickens don't lay as much, and some just don't live that long. I started my flock by purchasing full grown hens of unknown age with abuse/neglect backgrounds, so I guess that probably made things a little tougher.
I am looking to add some youth to my flock this spring or summer and don't know what breeds to get.
My question for all of you is: what, in your experience, has been the overall healthiest breed you have kept? I'm talking in terms of health issues, cold hardiness, consistent egg laying over time, and a long life. It's probably better if you only share your experience if you've had more than a couple birds of a breed you recommend, because we know there are also exceptions. Please try to share where you got the chicks as well, because that seems to matter as well.
Thanks!!!
I am looking to add some youth to my flock this spring or summer and don't know what breeds to get.
My question for all of you is: what, in your experience, has been the overall healthiest breed you have kept? I'm talking in terms of health issues, cold hardiness, consistent egg laying over time, and a long life. It's probably better if you only share your experience if you've had more than a couple birds of a breed you recommend, because we know there are also exceptions. Please try to share where you got the chicks as well, because that seems to matter as well.
Thanks!!!