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Hello everyone, I'm in the process of building a coop and setting up a run to house 6 chickens. Until recently my idea was to just get 6 Rhode island reds. But the Mrs. wants 3 white egg layers instead of just 6 brown.
I've been doing my research and browsing through the facts. But I would like to hear from people who actually raise chickens and have some experience instead of a spreadsheet giving the bare minimum.
So here is what I'm looking for, 3 brown layers,3 white layer. With excellent egg production. I would like them to have a very docile disposition. (which I have not been able to find in a white layer). I'm looking for the breeds to be less prone to being broody, as I have a neighbor who had this problem on a regular basis.
Extra large eggs would be a plus, but large or even medium are okay. And they must be able to tolerate both heat and cold.
Let me know what you have a mix of and of there are any problems with it. Or if you have a good idea of breed that would suit me let me know
Also another thought here.. If I was to get 2 different breeds, and raise all 6 chicks together from day one is there a better chance everyone will get along as opposed to buying pullets and stick them together in the coop?
Thanks everyone!
I'll check back often to see if anyone needs more info from me
I've been doing my research and browsing through the facts. But I would like to hear from people who actually raise chickens and have some experience instead of a spreadsheet giving the bare minimum.
So here is what I'm looking for, 3 brown layers,3 white layer. With excellent egg production. I would like them to have a very docile disposition. (which I have not been able to find in a white layer). I'm looking for the breeds to be less prone to being broody, as I have a neighbor who had this problem on a regular basis.
Extra large eggs would be a plus, but large or even medium are okay. And they must be able to tolerate both heat and cold.
Let me know what you have a mix of and of there are any problems with it. Or if you have a good idea of breed that would suit me let me know
Also another thought here.. If I was to get 2 different breeds, and raise all 6 chicks together from day one is there a better chance everyone will get along as opposed to buying pullets and stick them together in the coop?
Thanks everyone!
I'll check back often to see if anyone needs more info from me
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