Help us pick......

[RThomas]

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We got our Delawares from a local breeder and never had any troubles in a mixed flock. Even our Roo was very calm and not aggressive at all.

 

[roocrazy]

do faverolles

 

[V Comb]

Houdans. Sweet natured, funny and gorgeous birds

 

[gryeyes]

Faverolles or Delawares. Or Speckled Sussex. Some of each.

 

[draye]

Mottled Houdans, Salmon Faverolles, Speckeled Sussex and the Deleware. What would you pick?

1) Salmon Faverolles
2) Speckled Sussex
3) Mottled Houdans

Nothing against Delaware other than the three chioces I've made are based on their prettiness, and also I sahve heard good things on them.​

 

[Mahonri]

From the ones you mentioned. I'd get some of all three of these..


1. Delawares,
2. Faverolles
3. Sussex

All three lay decent. 4 to 5 eggs a week in their first two years.

 

[abChicken]

Delawares; I have raised them mine were calm very good layers

 

[HaikuHeritageFarm]

I second that Delawares can be difficult to keep in a mixed flock. That was my experience as well. I had to have my "Delaware" flock and my everything else flock. BUT, if you're only looking for one dual-purpose breed, I feel strongly that the Delaware is probably the best option on your list. They are especially good egg layers at this point in their evolution, and certain lines and hatcheries also produce good meat birds that develop out around 24ish weeks or so, which is standard for a heritage breed.

That being said, my next birds will be Houdans and Russian Orloffs based strictly on aesthetics and their fascinating histories. I LOVED my Orloffs and can't wait to get more.