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I think split order with cornish cross and sexlink or other dependable layers like Rhode Island Reds is a good idea if you want meat and eggs.
Dual purpose birds take longer to reach a mature weight and so their meat will be tougher, some say more flavorful, but thats a matter of taste IMO.
Better to raise x ammount of cornish cross for 2 - 2 1/2 months for meat and have a separate laying flock you can have as pets more or less.
Also for shnitz-n-giggles you might consider getting a couple of exotics to "just have around"
It all really depends on your meat and egg needs vs the space and time you have for your flock.
Dual purpose birds take longer to reach a mature weight and so their meat will be tougher, some say more flavorful, but thats a matter of taste IMO.
Better to raise x ammount of cornish cross for 2 - 2 1/2 months for meat and have a separate laying flock you can have as pets more or less.
Also for shnitz-n-giggles you might consider getting a couple of exotics to "just have around"
It all really depends on your meat and egg needs vs the space and time you have for your flock.
