Hi im new

[Lox Girl]

So im new to all of this and have a few questions ....what are the best laying breads? Have a good temperament bc I have 2kids? And at what age should I get them? Is local farmer better or a feed store? They will be mainly free range but I will still need some type of feed for them what type? And how many for a family of 4? Do I need an even number of hens? Ok so maybe I have alot of questions

 

[locoguru]

Welcome to BYC from Menifee, CA

 

[Lox Girl]

Thank you

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Lox Girl, and

! Pleased you joined us! There are so many great breeds from which to choose! I have my favorites as does everyone else. The White Leghorn is likely the best layer going but is often nervous and noisy around people. The sex-linked varieties (they go by many names...Red Stars, Black Stars, Cinnamon Queens. Gold Comets) are a good compromise - a great temperament but they also churn out a lot of eggs. Other more heritage breed types that also fit the bill are Buff Orps and Speckled Sussex just to name a few. Below is a chart where you can do some comparison shopping! Good luck and have fun!

http://www.ithaca.edu/staff/jhenderson/chooks/chooks.html

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!

 

[Lox Girl]

Thanks All. Thanks for the chart too

 

[drumstick diva]