Renie I can't say I have a secret at all. Just make sure the male has really good lacing. He should have good lacing on the chest and down the side loose feathering.
I have 2 little chocolate chicks that were hatched 2-18 and they are doing really good! I set a few chocolate eggs on the 23 and then some a few days back! I will let you guys know how the hatches go!
Well it's hard to say but in full swing one hen will lay 6 eggs a week, but right now 2 out of 4 of my hens are trying to set so they will go broody which is a trait I would like to keep in mine but just not right now, these are remarkable birds.