What is the best breed that will grow its population the quickest?

[rascal66]

Pardon me, I didn't realize you were replying to that question.

 

[SunflowerKing]

Honestly saying pretty much what your climate is in the beginning of the post in the title elimates alot of nonsense. Still recommend leghorns they are machines in that climate and for most climates.

Legh

Someone already mentioned, but its tricky, because there isn't a perfect breed out there for everything.

I could only recommend to try using multiple breeds, and focus on how the offspring perform. Maybe try to focus on breeding to create the perfect bird for your end goals? May take a couple generations, but could be a 1-3 year project maybe?

Thats the plan. I’m thinking about having the flock evolve for ten years.

 

[rascal66]

I understand that. Was asking about 50 chickens running on 50 acres.

I see. A good thought to consider!

 

[WonkierZulu]

Do and australorp leghorn mix should be interesting

 

[rascal66]

Legh

Thats the plan. I’m thinking about having the flock evolve for ten years.

This brews a few ideas..

 

[rascal66]

Do and australorp leghorn mix should be interesting

I've done Brahma/leghorn, and the results were interesting. Larger birds, still laid very well with large eggs, but still were not interested in being broody at all. I'm curious actually on how broodiness gets passed down genetically

 

[SunflowerKing]

I see. A good thought to consider!

Do and australorp leghorn mix should be interesting

I’ll definitely consider it... I’m thinking of starting with Florida bullfrogs liege x Azil.

from there I might add a domestic bird into the mix like Jersey giant or australorp.

 

[rascal66]

I’ll definitely consider it... I’m thinking of starting with Florida bullfrogs liege x Azil.

from there I might add a domestic bird into the mix like Jersey giant or australorp.

....FL bullfrogs??????????

 

[SunflowerKing]

 

[WonkierZulu]

For future reference update the profile to the state at least. Or just post it in the thread I thought you had a northern climate but I still stick by those two breed australorps and leghorns as some of the most versatile within reason. Jungle Fowl need to be explored and elaborated for expert on here.