looking for best layers and fryers for our hard winters

[MRBCLTD]

We are looking for two breeds, one fryer and one layer, that would do well surviving our SOMETIMES hard South Dakota winters.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Tookie]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC!

You could check out some of the Chicken Breeds listed on the forums. Best of luck!

 

[Blue Raptor]

We are looking for two breeds, one fryer and one layer, that would do well surviving our SOMETIMES hard South Dakota winters.

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[Fuchsia]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[Folly's place]

Welcome!
Our personal favorite, the Chantecler, developed in Canada for cold tolerance, a dual purpose breed.
The best laying hens are leghorns and their crosses, mostly with singe combs, which will frostbite in winter. The best fast growing meat birds are Cornishx hybrids, who are eaten at eight to twelve weeks of age, so winter hardiness isn't an issue.
Look at the Henderson breed chart, and read up on breed types for good choices. Then, order a few of several interesting breeds, and see who you like.
Mary

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!