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Farm supply stores are getting their chicks in, what breeds will you be buying this year?
February 11 2016 my girlfriend and I bought:
4 - White Leghorns
4 - Rhode Island Reds
8 - Buff Orpington
This is my first batch of white leghorns. They are supposed to be egg laying machines and have a good feed to egg ratio.
Rhode Island Reds and Buff Orpingtons are good dual purpose heritage breeds.
Two week update
Chicks are getting their tail feathers in are doing great.
However, I have a chick that has developed a limp. It is getting around well but limping.
February 11 2016 my girlfriend and I bought:
4 - White Leghorns
4 - Rhode Island Reds
8 - Buff Orpington
This is my first batch of white leghorns. They are supposed to be egg laying machines and have a good feed to egg ratio.
Rhode Island Reds and Buff Orpingtons are good dual purpose heritage breeds.
Two week update
Chicks are getting their tail feathers in are doing great.
However, I have a chick that has developed a limp. It is getting around well but limping.