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I'm relying on information concatenated from multiple non-hatchery websites. I have no way of knowing if they're affiliated, of course, but I should have a good general idea of what the breeds are capable of from multiple sources. I had chickens in my urban yard before I sold the house. Two...

The size is primarily to evade smaller predators. Cats, racoons, small dogs, etc., probably won't tackle something larger than they are. The colors are also predator evasion/camouflage, which is why each of my selected breeds has those traits. Predator evasion has to come first. No point in...

Yeah, it does. He's certainly a big boy. Any idea how many pounds?

@Ridgerunner I want to develop a landrace breed that actually thrives in this area. I have done landrace breeding for plants, and I expect that many of the same processes will apply. The strength and health of the first generation makes a HUGE difference to the strength and health of their...

I have 2 Mottled Java hen chicks, (apparently) 3 Jersey Giant hen chicks, 1 Black Australorp hen chick and a Bielefelder rooster chick. Because of some medical issues that have developed with the rooster, I'm trying to decide what I should use in his place. I can keep him until the girls are...