I am a first time chicken shopper interested in a dual purpose breed with good meat traits (fast maturing, thrifty). I've done my homework and am mainly interested in Chanteclers, Faverolles, and Buckeyes. I live in Northern North Dakota and it gets COLD (40 degrees below zero) here so I need a cold hardy breed and just generally hardy. I also want to free range them so I need chickens that can fend for themselves during the day. Does anybody have experience with these breeds? If so, how do you like them? Any other suggestions for a cold hardy dual purpose breed?
Do different breeds have different tasting meat?? I've read that buckeyes have darker dark meat and more of it.
Thanks for your help!
Do different breeds have different tasting meat?? I've read that buckeyes have darker dark meat and more of it.
Thanks for your help!
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