Looking to get chickens! relatively first time, let's say. Can you help with age/breed/egg color/fa

[LRH97]

As far as broodiness goes, you do not need to have a rooster or the eggs to be fertile for a hen to go broody. It largely varies by breed, but I think it truly varies on individual birds and conditions. For example, Silkies are widely known to go broody, but my three year old hen has gone on maternity leave only three times. Also keep in mind that breed and genetics determine egg color, so for example you can have Buff, Black, or White Orpingtons or White or Golden Laced Wyandottes, but they would still produce the color associated with the breed (brown), in this case Orpington and Wyandotte.

 

[piopio123]

Thank you all. This is very helpful. All dually noted, including the book recommendation. I will keep considering and researching bearing in mind all you have said. Don't worry I will post if I have more questions!

 

[chickenmansam]

Sounds like some good breeds. I have gotten orders from many different hatcheries... and a few of the dropship sites. like purely poultry and feather site... i must say ultimate farm chicken (a small farm) is by far the best healthy chicks! it just a young family that love their animals. the best hatchery is belt from CA. good luck.