I had planned on creating special easter eggers here. Blue bearded and feather legged easter eggers. Cross black cochin hens with a splash ameraucana rooster. They would all be BLUE, feather legged and bearded. I had 2 here that were created accidently and they were GORGEOUS birds.
However, I don't have the time or space for that project.......but people love BLUE birds and colored eggs.
I agreed also,I have some rarer breeds and they sell in the spring then nothing.People are always wanting good egg layers like,leghorns,wyandottes,and orps.E/E's are very popular and come in different morphs.
I dont try to sell eggs or birds to get rich. I will sell a few eggs when I have extras, and sometimes sell live birds just to help with the feed cost. I keep my birds because I just like messing with them. Usually when I get to many birds or chicks, I just call up the local trader and sell him whatever I want to get rid of. Note, this isnt the best way to make money off your birds. I have had several breeds and am now cross breeding to make mutt chickens I like to look at. I also keep some rare breeds and try to improve on them by selective breeding, but I dont want to get into serious show breeding, I just want birds that look like I think they should. For eating eggs, I could get by with 1/2dz layers, but I probably have close to 100 birds of various ages. I'll let them grow, keep the ones I like and cull the rest. I hatch way to many chicks and enjoy every minute of it.
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Just look for something that is popular but not a lot of good breeders in your area. Than be "the breeder" that New Englanders go to for that breed!
There is nothing in the world wrong with wanting to make some money. I like the things money buys!
With that said, if you are looking to raise a breed just to make money then forget it. You'll be no good to the breed; just another chicken peddlar. That is the last thing we need: especially with rare breeds.
Rare breeds need dedicated breeders who do it because they love the birds: have learned and are learning about good breeding practises: and don't mind spending hard earned money to make the project successful.