Dorothy: I have tried most breeds over the years and Rhode Island Reds seem to be the best. They are good breeders, good layers and the roosters make good eating. I find that I have to supplement feed with commercial layer pellets, they need the extra protein to keep laying. Generally they only eat pellets when they can't get feed from the paddocks which they prefer. My birds are locked up at night and allowed to free range all day. Love those cackleberrys. David C
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dorothy O'Brien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, 21 November 2002 4:18 AM Subject: Re: chickens > What breed of chickens would the group recommend? Any > other tips for feeding and care? > > I've started with a few layers and am really enjoying > the fresh eggs. I am feeding these hybrids > (Leghorn/Black something crosses) primarily organic > barley. If I add soybeans to the mix, do I need to > cook or soak them in someway to be digestible? > > Thanks in advance for suggestions, Dorothy > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your site > http://webhosting.yahoo.com > >
