Would you buy backyard chicken mutts?

[AntiqueB]

I would welcome BYMs for health reasons (my EEs have had the longest lifespans so far), but I can't have roosters. For someone like me, they'd either have to be sexed chicks (not easy) or pullets. Being able to get sexed chicks is the only reason I buy from hatcheries.

 

[Farmgirl283420]

There are people who prefer chickens who have the genes to live a long and healthy life. Mixed breeds are in general healthier than purebreds or high production laying hybrids.

Another plus is the are all different and BY hobbyist often prefer to recognise each individual chicken, which is often
hard with purebred chickens.

If you put an add out for a modest price and ad say the chicks/pullets come it all kind if colours and are bred for a long and healthy life, I bet you can sell them easily.

A few years ago there was an inquiry (no real research) with output about the chickens that live the longest. The mutts and heritage breed with a very large gene pool did best.

I posted it a year or 2 ago. I try to find it again.

PS imho its better to start with a flock with strong and healthy chickens if you are a beginner.

Thank you!

I translated the pdf (is in the Dutch language) about oldest chickens with AI:
https://www.levendehave.nl/sites/default/files/bestanden/Onderzoek Hoe oud wordt een kip.pdf

remarcable: The old chickens often don't get commercial feed other than grains.

Open this link and the green Spoiler for the translated article: Results Poll Levende have and old chickens

This was very interesting. I hope I have a hen that lives to be 16

I would welcome BYMs for health reasons (my EEs have had the longest lifespans so far), but I can't have roosters. For someone like me, they'd either have to be sexed chicks (not easy) or pullets. Being able to get sexed chicks is the only reason I buy from hatcheries.

I’m afraid if I tried to sell pullets I would get too attached! Although I guess if I didn’t sell them as pullets not as many people would buy them. Thanks for your reply!

 

[Farmgirl283420]

Aww that stinks that you don’t live near me. Buuuut I hope you will find other takers!

I know! I wish I could sell some to you!

 

[talkinboutchickens]

I would. Because mutts are as friendly as a purebred would be, but some of that depends on the personalities of the parents of course. I love how mixed breeds are almost like a mystery breed, because you never know what colors and patterns their feathers will be when they grow up Plus people love feather-footed chickens so that's a plus

 

[Dominique King]

I would. Because mutts are as friendly as a purebred would be, but some of that depends on the personalities of the parents of course. I love how mixed breeds are almost like a mystery breed, because you never know what colors and patterns their feathers will be when they grow up Plus people love feather-footed chickens so that's a plus

I agree!

 

[Galaxy_rules]

I agree with else, mutts are beautiful. But these ones are gorgeous I would 1000% buy some off you if I lived near you

 

[talkinboutchickens]

I have had great luck selling my mixed breeds

 

[Farmgirl283420]

I have had great luck selling my mixed breeds

That’s great to know!

 

[SmiYa0126]

100% would buy mutts chickens!

 

[Dominique King]

I am actually trying to hatch chicks naturally next year to grow our flock as well as possibly sell pullets!
We have Black Jersey Giants, RIR,
Golden Laced Wyandottes, Dominiques, all of which are hens. A Jersey Giant x RIR Rooster and a Jersey Giant x Barred Rock Roosterz