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To: TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig

My favorite chicken breeds have always been Buff Orpington and Barred Rock. Brown eggs, sometimes speckled, good layers year-round.

Here is a good site to read through if you’ve never had laying hens before:

https://www.fresheggsdaily.blog/2020/03/the-beginners-guide-to-raising-backyard.html


52 posted on 02/01/2026 4:29:55 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Buffs are great! They seem more likely to fall to predators than some breeds, though... :-(


61 posted on 02/02/2026 5:07:09 AM PST by Paul R. (Old Viking saying: "Never be more than 3 steps away from your weapon ... or a Uriah Heep song!" ;-))
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Thank you due the info!


104 posted on 02/04/2026 8:19:15 AM PST by TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig (To you all, my loyal spell checkers....nothing but prospect and admiral nation.)
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