What color is your dream chicken? There is a world of wondrous
variety in the various breeds of chicken, and there are a lot of different factors to consider when choosing your dream chicken. Most of us only have space for a small flock of chickens, and that makes careful consideration of which breeds will get to fill that lucky spot essential. Don’t get birds you really didn’t want, and don’t work with your plans, listen in on the show and join us for a conversation on what the world of chicken variety has to offer!
Today we’ll talk about the various considerations in picking your birds. People pick their chickens for a variety of reasons, and there is no single breed that suits all purposes. Do you have small kids? One of the more tame varieties might suit you. Are you breeding your own birds? And if so, are you breeding for resale, or to perpetuate your flock? Depending on your answer, you may or may not want a uniform flock of dream chickens. Do you have chickens for eggs, meat, feathers, or just fun? Each of these attributes has a breed who makes it their specialty. What is the climate like where you live? Some birds do better with heat, some do better with cold. Maybe your main focus is profitability; “bang for your buck” – Theres breeds for that too! There are dozens of considerations when picking your dream chicken and we will cover many of these in the show.
Chickens have been around since the dawn of time. Amber tells us on the show about a prehistoric “monster chicken” weighing over 500 pounds! Someone make a saddle! Also, she reviews archeological evidence of people domesticating chickens back in ancient history! Shannon shares his story of picking the wrong birds.. 20 turkeys… Don’t let this happen to you!! Join us for the episode where we help you pick your dream chicken!
Ready to start window shopping for dream chickens? Follow along with this guide as you listen to the show! Chicken Guide
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