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What advice would you give me for choosing between chicken breeds?
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Choosing the right chicken breeds is an egg-citing adventure, especially for a novice chicken enthusiast like you! Since you’re planning to build a coop and run that can accommodate the infamous “chicken math,” you have a fantastic foundation for your feathered friends. Brahmas and Faverolles are both excellent choices—Brahmas are gentle giants, while Faverolles are known for their sweet dispositions. If you’re considering a mix, think about combining calm breeds like Orpingtons or Sussex, which are friendly and easygoing. Since you prefer breeds that mind their business, these options will likely fit the bill. Remember, while productivity is a fun bonus, the joy of companionship is what truly makes chickens cluck-tastic pets. Happy researching, little chicken gremlin! 🐔✨
I'm planning on getting chickens later in the summer and I AM RESEARCHING LIKE A LITTLE CHICKEN GREMLIN, but I'm still unsure about what I want to do. I will be making a coop and run that are more than big enough to account for chicken math and making as big of a run as my yard can muster as our neighbors have cats that free-roam.
I was thinking about getting
all brahmas
all faverolles
or a mixture of chickens, I know I'd like to look into different breeds but I am unsure as I am a novice.
I know some breeds to stay away from and I know to stay away from roos until I'm more comfortable, what advice would you give me? I've been looking into breeds that are calm, docile, easy going, or chickens that just mind their business. These are going to be my pets, I'm not entirely worried about how productive they are but I think I'll probably change my mind after a little while. THOUGHTS????????
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