I don’t mind paying a lot for chickens I think I paid 22 dollars for my splash marans. I have 2 RSL I love the egg production but they don’t live for that long and they usually die of reproduction issues. I want a good solid production breed that has a long life and is pretty the SPPR seems perfect for that category if I do end up going with the DB I would probably forgo the SPPR and try the barred variety instead.
There is a huge difference for me when it comes to roosters and broilers. If I can decide early (or right when I buy the broilers) that they will be for eating, no problem. However, I have never or will never butcher a hen who has laid eggs for me. They will always live their life out here in peace.
I got lost. Dark Brahmas for $100?
I wanted bantams that were clean-legged, had good egg production, and were friendly. I also wanted to breed the next generation, so I nixed EEs. I liked Welsummers, Barred Rocks, and Delawares. Due to availability issues I went with Speckled Sussex and Dominiques. Neither are heavy layers, but I want to keep them around for years if possible, and am willing to give up 300+ eggs annually for longevity.
No no no no. I was mimicking myself scrolling through Meyer their opal legbars and ayam cemanis sell for around 100 bucks for a pullet. But for some reason my crazy mind is like I want it who cares about price!
Trust me - you are speaking my language
The language of chicken math
I am so very sorry to hear what happened to your family. I am thankful that you have such a wonderful wife and a Grandmother that was able to raise you. That had to be absolutely horrible for you to experience that. I can surely see why you would have that respect for females. I hate to get rid of my drakes but a person can only do so much when it comes to controlling the numbers and outcome of the sexes of their animals.
Perfectly stated.
