When we made the jump into chickens, we decided on two breeds of egg layers; Barred Plymouth Rocks, and Buff Orpingtons. Both breeds had good reputations for being pleasant birds who would raise their own young and lay a lot of eggs. We bought ours from Estes Hatchery in Springfield, Mo, because they were close, as well as a small, family owned operation, which appealed to us. I recommend Estes highly. Our birds arrived healthy, and grew well.
If I were to order more chicks, I would choose the Barred Rocks. They have been more more friendly, while the Orpingtons are not, at all.
If I were to order more chicks, I would choose the Barred Rocks. They have been more more friendly, while the Orpingtons are not, at all.
This is how we set them up in our basement, until they were big enough to go outside.
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