[Jacob-list] Help with Chicken Choice

[Thomas Simmons]

Tina,

I have raised about 8 different breeds of chicken, and my far-and-above
favorite are Buff Orpingtons.  They are generally quiet (a little clucking
when laying :-)), extremely gentle, and have a good instinct for "home."
Eggs are large and light brown, and the hens are very hardy, laying well
into their 4th or 5th years. I always ordered mine through Murray McMurray
Hatchery, which I believe now has a website but I don't know the URL.

Thom

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[mailto:jacob-list-admin at jacobsheep.com]On Behalf Of Tina Bowman
Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 2:53 PM
To: jacob-list at jacobsheep.com
Subject: [Jacob-list] Help with Chicken Choice


Hello all,

I asked this question some time ago and have since lost the information
that I obtained from everyone.

We are having a worm problem on the farm due to the drought this year in
this area and the vet suggested we get some chickens to help rid the ground
of some of these,also with the fly population.

I know nothing about a chicken except how to cook one. I have finally won
the battle with my husband to add some to the farm, especially since it was
suggested by the vet....so now we just need to some help in choosing a good
breed.  Of course, I'd love one that lays well, but a nice quiet breed
would help too. Our farm borders a very populated area and the noise of
clucking would bring complaints I'm afraid.

If anyone can lead me to a good web site or in a decent direction I would
appreciate it.

We lost our champion ram due to this problem and I don't want to loose any
more.

Thanks in advance,

T. Bowman
Azalea Farms, n.c.



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