Hi there! I've been a chicken keeper for 7 years and am ready to move onto more exciting things. I'm interested in breeding French Copper Marans, Ameraucanas, (and Olive Eggers).
I need information about housing these chickens. Do most people keep them in separate pens by breed? How many per pen and how large of a space? Would just one hen and one rooster be enough or would the hen be over bred? Maybe 6 hens to 1 rooster ratio?
I'd also like some tips about how to choose the right genetics. What should I look for? Which should be culled for what reason? Although I don't actually plan to kill any, but just give away or sell at a discounted price.
Is breeding siblings OK or would there be deformities?
Any other information or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!
I need information about housing these chickens. Do most people keep them in separate pens by breed? How many per pen and how large of a space? Would just one hen and one rooster be enough or would the hen be over bred? Maybe 6 hens to 1 rooster ratio?
I'd also like some tips about how to choose the right genetics. What should I look for? Which should be culled for what reason? Although I don't actually plan to kill any, but just give away or sell at a discounted price.
Is breeding siblings OK or would there be deformities?
Any other information or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!