Selecting Laying Breeds for Backyard Poultry
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- January 25, 2022
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Overview
When selecting laying hens for your backyard, you need to consider what it is that you expect from your chickens. This 6-page document outlines 24 popular breeds for backyard egg production across 7 important characteristics. It also includes contact information for 8 hatcheries from whom birds can be ordered. (5 pages)
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