The Beginner's Guide to Backyard Homesteading: Step-by-Step Instructions for Raising Crops and Animals by Lombardo Lisa

Author:Lombardo, Lisa [Lombardo, Lisa ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781647397128
Publisher: Rockridge Press
Published: 2020-08-17T16:00:00+00:00

CHICKENS

Eggs, meat, heritage breeds

2 sq. ft. coop, 5 to 10 sq. ft. pasture

DUCKS

Eggs, meat, heritage breeds

3 to 4 sq. ft. coop, 15 sq. ft. pasture

GEESE

Eggs, meat, heritage breeds, eating weeds and grass

5 to 6 sq. ft. coop, 40 sq. ft. pasture

TURKEYS

Meat, heritage breeds

4 to 5 sq. ft. coop, 150 sq. ft. pasture

GUINEA FOWL

Meat, eggs, insect control

Often allowed to roam freely for pest control

QUAIL

Meat, eggs, hunting

1 sq. ft. of space

BEST CHICKEN BREEDS FOR EGGS

When choosing layers, think about what is most important to you. Do you want the highest production for the lowest cost? Are customers in your area willing to pay a premium for a rainbow of egg colors? Or maybe you want to raise a dual-purpose breed that produces a decent yield of eggs and meat for your table.

The following table lists some of the best heritage breeds for egg production and dual-purpose breeds for both meat and eggs.

BEST LAYERS AND DUAL-PURPOSE BREEDS

HERITAGE CHICKEN BREEDS

PURPOSE/PRODUCTION/EGGS PER YEAR

SIZE (LBS.)

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

COST OF CHICKS

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