As many of you know most of my flock was stolen over the weekend. While I am still searching for my stolen flock, I must also focus on re-establishing another flock. Rather than focus on rare show breeds, I have decided to establish a profitable egg production flock. I already sell organic vegetables and melons at the farmers market, so eggs would be another marketable, sustainable benefit.
So, I currently have a Buff Orpington rooster, a RIR rooster, and two Golden Laced Red Phoenix hens. I would like to have a flock of several breeds that are productive egg layers, as well as some dual purpose birds. I also know that I definitely want blue eggs as I figure they should sell well. I also would like dark brown eggs, but really a mix of colors is what I want. Here is what I am thinking.
-4 Blue Ameraucanas
-4 Blue Araucanas
-4 White Ameraucanas
-4 Copper Marans
-4 Welsummers
-4 Barnevelders
-4 Delawares
-4 Dominickers (Dominiques)
-4 Brown Leghorns
-4 Rhode Island Reds
-4 New Hampshire Reds
-4 Wyandottes
I have also considered Speckled Sussex and Sex Link breeds. Any info on specific breeds that are excellent layers? Like I said I want blue eggs as well as dark brown eggs, but I also want other colors for variety.
I hope this makes sense.
So, I currently have a Buff Orpington rooster, a RIR rooster, and two Golden Laced Red Phoenix hens. I would like to have a flock of several breeds that are productive egg layers, as well as some dual purpose birds. I also know that I definitely want blue eggs as I figure they should sell well. I also would like dark brown eggs, but really a mix of colors is what I want. Here is what I am thinking.
-4 Blue Ameraucanas
-4 Blue Araucanas
-4 White Ameraucanas
-4 Copper Marans
-4 Welsummers
-4 Barnevelders
-4 Delawares
-4 Dominickers (Dominiques)
-4 Brown Leghorns
-4 Rhode Island Reds
-4 New Hampshire Reds
-4 Wyandottes
I have also considered Speckled Sussex and Sex Link breeds. Any info on specific breeds that are excellent layers? Like I said I want blue eggs as well as dark brown eggs, but I also want other colors for variety.
I hope this makes sense.