hi Jesse, I have a mixed bunch in my layer pen, Marans of several colors, SLW, Ameraucana, EE,OE, Orps, some production red that I don't like, GSL and BSL that I do like, and in their own breeding pen Wheaten/Blue Wheaten Ameraucana. I like hatching chicks, and love to see what colors I come up with when breeding the EE and OE's. I've never tried letting one of my broodys hatch, I might give that a try this year. I would also like to get a few turkeys this year.
Sweet are you looking for a heritage or meat breed? I have had Black spanish, Royal palm and currently have to Bourbon Red hens. The BS are the bigger of the three. The BR's are a medium size and the Rp are smaller yet. For overall looks and temperment I would select either RP or BR. My favorite is the RP. I am going to get some DB Whites for turkey day and x-mas myself.
P.S. I will take picks of my broody and post them for you guys.
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