I’ve tried out several different breeds of backyard chickens and the Speckled Sussex is definitely one of my favorites for a variety of reasons. They are one of the best breeds for egg laying, cold hardy, friendly, excellent foragers, and have very beautiful plumage that helps them blend in here on the mountain from predators. …
Chickens Raised Naturally Vs. In A Brooder
Here I’ll cover the pluses and minuses of raising chicks naturally with a broody hen vs. artificially in an brooder. Chicks Raised With A Broody Hen In order to have chicks raised by a hen, you need to have a hen that’s already broody and sitting on a nest. I haven’t yet let a hen …