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dark brown layers
what is the best hen to get for dark brown eggs but i also want a breed i can leave around the garden that will become tame
Monday, July 9th, 2018
Wellsummer and maran will give you nice brown eggs, although it’s hard to get proper pure maran nowadays, if you check the breeders list here you should find some. Barnevelder also lay nice eggs , and on the hybrid side black rock and barred Plymouth Rock are good.
Tuesday, July 10th, 2018
thanks just have to find them now all the best sean
Tuesday, July 10th, 2018
i think i will go with barnevellders or bielefeider if any one has them i am in cork but can travel i only need 3 thanks
Tuesday, July 10th, 2018
French marans if you want nice dark eggs
Tuesday, July 10th, 2018
thanks i just got sorted with barnevellders 4 chicks 20 eggs
Tuesday, July 10th, 2018
yea the Barnvelder lay a nice brown egg
Wednesday, July 11th, 2018