Chicken breeds [View all]

As I sit here at the laundry mat waiting for carpets to dry, I thought I'd make a post as to what beed I'd like and why.

Sometime in the future, I'd like to start raising chickens again. For a couple of reason. I like animals is one and the second is I'd like to add to our source of foods in case of disruptions in supply of such as we adapt to climate change.

There are certain traits in a chicken that I'd want to suit my needs and I first identified what I want and then looked for a breed that would meet those needs.

Number 1 is cold hardy. Living north of WI, that's a must.

Number 2 is that the breed is docile and peaceful. There's going to be stretches of time, especially during winter, when they'll be cooped up for maybe days at a stretch. They need to get along.

Being broody is number 3. With a rooster or two, the flock can be self sustaining. In case I can't get replacements.

Dual purpose is number 4. I'm not expecting great egg production or lots of meat but they should be decent at both.

Long lived and known to have few health issues is number 5. I want them to be around for awhile.

Considering the above, the breed I, at this time, would like to get is the Buckeye. There are several other breeds that all are a close 2nd.