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@dennisst.germaine3497

6 жыл бұрын

Doug and Stacy~ Any chance of a 'hoodie' sweatshirt being added to your clothing line?

@jkhenderson1

6 жыл бұрын

OFF GRID with DOUG & STACY THANK YOU! We really appreciate this information more than we can tell you! We get our first chickens in Spring and this is priceless to us.

@lisacharles598

4 жыл бұрын

I just came across your channel and I LOVED IT!! SO INFORMATIVE! and I have no favorite but love the idea of the Plymouth laying all year!! Definitely getting those! Thank you!🧡

@pantaleoroda5736

4 жыл бұрын

Leghorns are good winter layers too...As are Anconas and Sicilian buttercup, but of course they're not so cold resistant as the breed you are mentioning...here in Italy they do very well, as I think they would do in any mild climate...and they're wonderful looking birds ( ever seen a magnificent Golden Leghorn rooster in full sunlight?). Best wishes from Italy, you have a very interesting channel, go on like this...and man, you're sooooo sexy...sorry but I had to tell you!!!

@gregzeigler3850

3 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised you didn't pick Speckled Sussex. A hen will lay 4-5 eggs a week. Sit on eggs. Are both a meat bird and and an egg layers. Some shade does them well in hot weather. Cold doesn't affect them. Will lay all winter. Also from across the pond. Calm friendly birds.

1. Fried, 2. BBQ'ed, 3. oven roasted, 4. parmesan, 5. General So. My top five chicken.

@Rick_Sanchez_C137_

6 жыл бұрын

Headly Lemar That is a fine list...

@burtonwillis6454

4 жыл бұрын

See how you do

@fadedglory1045

4 жыл бұрын

👏🤣

@reesekolcow6136

4 жыл бұрын

Almost agreed - but i do like chicken & biscuits with gravy.

@randywiley66

4 жыл бұрын

Lol not our babies

Rhode Island Red, Barred Rock, Buff Orpington, Speckled Sussex, Easter Eggers. Love them all and they are doing great here in NC.

@godsun316

4 жыл бұрын

Where do you purchase your chickens from. I'm here in wake county

@Mimzy_Springdale

4 жыл бұрын

Melody Bowman I’m in NWFL and these are perfect for my area and my favorites too.

@CristinLive

4 жыл бұрын

@@Mimzy_Springdale Im also in NWFL how many varities of chicken do you have?

@Mimzy_Springdale

4 жыл бұрын

@Cristin Live we had coyote issue a while back so I’m down to Americanas and Rhode Island Red.

@smallblockchevyman

3 жыл бұрын

Love my speckled sussex also just got coronation sussex I enjoy them as well

We have sapphire olive eggers and cuckoo marans, and we live in Michigan. Never heated the coop, no issues down to -20°F, and except in winter you hardly need to feed them if they free range. We have only 7 hens but we get about 5 eggs a day winter and summer. Best decision I ever made was to get chickens. The kids love them!

Love you two... Living the simple life!!) My top five are 1.Southern fried chicken 2.Chicken and pastry 3.Chicken salad 4. Bar-B-Q chicken and 5.Baked chicken. All of these keep well in the icebox and are great leftovers.. you two are a breath of fresh air to my day. Every time I watch I am reminded of stories of life on the farm my grandparents would tell. Keep up the homestead, stay safe and God bless.

@marypatten9655

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. Yes. Love those chickens too. Thank you for the laugh. God bless

@kelleynum1

Жыл бұрын

I am just starting my flock. I have 5 Buff Oringtons. Very interested in having a broody hen. Would appreciate advice. Thank you. Lol I do have a rooster, Clyde, he looks like a Barred Rock.

@mchrysogelos7623

Жыл бұрын

@@Mike-dn7ut I really like those hot-n-spicy strips!! (or wings!)

Congratulations to the winners!!! We have Rhode Islands, Wyandottes, Barr Rock, White Rock... we love all of our chickens 💞

Stacy: "They look so pretty when they are walking around." Doug: "So do you!" Be still my heart! You both still have that little spark after all these years! I love that!

@jarretv5438

Жыл бұрын

Spark? Man there on fire

It's 2023 and I'm finally ready for the chicken on homestead, thankful I can go back and get this info! Thanks Doug and Stacy

Our favs are Barred Rocks, Wyandotte's, Buff Orpingtons and White Leghorns.

Yay chickens! We have four Rhode Island Red hens in our urban flock and they are a fantastic breed in Oklahoma. :-). While we live in town, we took our lawn/grass out and planted trees, veggies/fruit and flowers. I love getting in the dirt and getting back to my farming roots on Grandma's dairy farm.

Our son raised Black Australorps in high school for 4H and for a science fair project. We fell in love with them. We don't have chickens right now, but when we get them again that breed is at the top of our list for all the reasons you mentioned. We live in north Louisiana and those chickens did very well.

@juliemarsch9632

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I had no idea what the name was after Australian!

@bmcdonald7303

Жыл бұрын

I have them now and love them.

We raise Australorp chickens and we love them so much. Great birds. Gentle, sweet, and great for eggs and meat. I was so happy to see them on your list. We have other breeds because we like variety, but those are definitely our favorites!

@nordicstormmalamutesarctic9046

Жыл бұрын

Agree!

You guys are too cute. Love the unity, sharing, and loving smiles!

Great info to know about the Chickens; I'm going to rewind the video so I can jot the Breed names down!- it was delivered with humor and the co-operation of the first 2 birds was amazing! Thanks Doug & Stacy, Pioneers of the Modern Off-Grid Life movement!

"Kinda like you!" Awww ❤ lol

@hfortenberry

4 жыл бұрын

I know, that was so sweet!!

I LOVE my cream legbars! No issue with heat or cold, beautiful and lay tons of pale blue eggs.

Congratulations to the winners! Another awesome video, I will be considering these breeds when choosing my flock! Thank you, God bless you!

My Wyandotte’s lived longer than any other chickens 15 years for one hen.

BEAUTIFUL BIRDS & Y'ALL keep them in great health!

Thank Doug and Stacy, as always your years of experience has given us subscribers knowledgeable information which is why I watch your channel.

Thanks for narrowing it down. This is very helpful for beginners!

Several years ago I had the Wyandotte, the Australorp, the Barred Rock, the Buff Orpington, the Cherry Egger, and the Easter Egger (30 mixed total). You guys are spot on about the temperament of the Barred Rock and the Buffs. They are very calm and quiet birds, and once you handle them enough love attention. The Cherry Egger, while not having the rep of a 'people seeking' bird, can be in the right conditions. My dad had a hen that we called his girlfriend. Every time he was outside, she was either following him all over the yard talking to him or sitting on his boot when he stopped moving. She was totally enamored with him! We just recently purchased 6 chicks-2 Buffs, 2 Australorp, and 2 Jersey Giants. Starting small and manageable! I had almost forgotten how fun chickens are. I am using these babies to show my grandkids how to care for livestock, understand where their food comes from, experience what it takes to get from beginning to end, and how to be responsible (they are 8 and 5). They are in love so far, so we shall see! We also have Chuck the Duck. Poor Chuck, who is actually a female, was ill and our local farm store let me have her for free. Poor Chuck (upchuck the duck is her official name) was having issues with vomiting, but is happy and healthy now, and will most likely grow up thinking she is a chicken! Gotta love that farm bird life!

@superstarcat7654

Жыл бұрын

I hope you get duck eggs. Yummy!!

@joybickerstaff194

Жыл бұрын

@@superstarcat7654 Hello! I have never eaten a duck egg, I’m guessing u have by ur comment. I have had chickens, I wanted a few ducks, but hearing how messy they r and that their eggs r better for baking and not fried or scrambled, I didn’t get any mainly because what was said about the eggs. Plus, if u say they r yummy, then why aren’t other youtubers/viewers talk of eating duck eggs ??? Thank u

@superstarcat7654

Жыл бұрын

@@joybickerstaff194 I am allergic to chicken eggs, but duck eggs are great! They are a little bigger and I use them in baking so I can have cookies and brownies again . I don’t push my luck and have scrambled eggs, but just to have some baking that doesn’t work right with eggless substitutes. My hubby who does eat eggs, says they taste the same as the free range chicken eggs my daughter raises.

@superstarcat7654

Жыл бұрын

@@joybickerstaff194 About raising ducks-they have to have water every day to clear their noses, just like geese. A wading pool or sheep water tank (lower than a cow tank) works and in winter use a tank heater. Be sure to have a ramp in and out of the water. They can also use a duck watering tray made for their longer bills. Other than that, my daughter treats all her free range birds the same. But they do get waterfowl food instead of chicken food.

Thank you for sharing this wonderful educational video

Thank you so much for all the great information on the different types of chickens you guys have and why you like them. Such good stuff to know for when we are able to get some chickens!

Excellent info and thank you. Thank you to the Homestead Homies for sharing their experiences too. Such a wealth of information for everyone to glean from. Thanks for all you do. Enjoy your sabbath. God Bless you always~Lisa

Congrats to the winners!!! It’s been so long since I’ve had chickens I don’t remember the names.... I do remember the Rhode Island reds! I had a rooster growing up that was pretty big let me carry him and pick him up whenever I wanted!!

Rhode Island Red. The roosters are mean! I raised one since he was a few weeks old, but when he was an adult, he attacked me constantly in the pen, in the yard, didn't matter. I've had great success with Wyandotte and Buff Orphington.

@lukehall3486

4 жыл бұрын

Tammie Ferrell that is good to know!! I’ve had success in taming my Rhode Island Red roosters in the past - but I’ll keep this in mind for the future. Thanks! I have some videos about chickens on my channel if you would like to watch them!! It would mean a lot

Thanks for the details on all of these birds! You two rock!!

Really good to know. Thanks for your chicken expertise!

congrats to the winners. I ordered the planting guide can't wait to get it.

We got our first six chickens earlier this year. We got a barred rock, who is the family favorite. She's like a dog and great with our kids. A sapphire gem who is also very friendly. An australorp, she's our shy girl. A golden laced wyandotte, who is aptly named "Karen". A mystic marans, she's the flightly but pretty one who was my splurge, and lastly, a speckled sussex, she's the flock chatty girl.

Thank You, this sure will help when we pick out our chickens...👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Great informative video! Love how you changed background with each bird choice, especially laundry drying on your clothes lines. 💕from Ky

Tremendously helpful video as always! Thank you so much!

So far amauracanas are my favourite! All have been good moms, friendly and have been actually super great layers!

@philliphall5198

Жыл бұрын

I have them and r reds Both good and great mons

Thanks for the recommendations!

You can never go wrong with Plymouth Barred Rock. Those have been our best chickens.

I started with Rhode Island Reds, loved them. Added Black Austrolorps, Golden Comets, both great. Right now in the brooder I have Rhode Island Reds, Lavender Orpingtons, and Plymouth Barred Rocks. It's been cold in Ohio and not currently getting eggs but come Spring, look out!

@rockinrickard61

6 жыл бұрын

I've been getting eggs in Ohio. Not as many as in the warmer weather, but we're still getting between 1 and 6 a day with 12 hens.

@lazybee9011

6 жыл бұрын

I love my Golden Comet, but that's an egg laying sex-link hybrid, not a true breed. She's my best chicken and I sure wish I could breed her, but no such luck!

Great video! I just sit down last night and picked out what chicks I was going to order. I had the Barred Rock, Wyandottes and Rhode Island Reds picked out. Think I will add Black Australorps to the list. Thanks Doug and Stacy!!

@n0tofthisw0rld

Жыл бұрын

You won't regret it. They are such great birds!

@jannwilkins3774

Жыл бұрын

Where do you order at? We are going to start raising chickens this spring. Just bought land and are moving in March. Thank you

Starting up my own homestead in northern MO. This was a great help!!! Thanks!!

Beautiful chickens. Thanks for sharing

schools should be teaching this. that is all schools need to teach rally, how to get food and how to feed other people instead of turning us into buisinesses and slaves. exelent video. I remember red rock or road islan and light Sussex I think. had grey ones aswell. wish I remembered the names of breeds or took more attention. had cool ducks too and bantom ones down my dads.

@fadedglory1045

4 жыл бұрын

4/2020 with what has happened world wide with this pandemic it would seem part of this global reset should offer this type of education. I feel a lot more parents will be homeschooling as well. I plan on adding it to ours. Get back to basics will be the way to survive what’s coming. 🌺

@marcielliott9700

4 жыл бұрын

As parents, grandparents...we are responsible for teaching our younger generations. It's not schools responsibility...

@justsomerandomchickenwithi2012

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah instead of math-x plus y Reading-dragons and knights. Social studies-pharaohs and Egypt. Science- moon and planets and other crap. I’m 12 and I know a lot about survival all of this based off my school you all are smart thank y’all

@Anonymous-cq2dtp

3 жыл бұрын

agree

@vegeta9411

3 жыл бұрын

They don’t want that this is why they don’t teach finance and agriculture

We used my grandfather's incubator to hatch chicks in grade 6.Loved the experience.All schools should do this,Teaching children to grow their own food,gives them self esteem and knowledge!

I’m in the thinking and planning stage for chickens. Thanks for great information.

in the 1960s and 70s on the farm in Maine, my Dad grew black leghorns.

@JS-jh4cy

3 жыл бұрын

How do you find black leghorn for eggs production? What about meat?

Love the info! Wrote them all down for when we get to where we're going. Won't be raising any livestock in NM radiation. Thanks so much Doug and Stasi for all you guys do for all of us crazy people out here who can't wait to take total responsibility for every aspect of our lives, you guys make it look easy! Shalom and blessings...

This is great information! I am wanting chickens again (we’ve had them 3 different times in our 53 years married. We live in a small town in north of San Diego,7 miles from the beach. My front yard is my vegetable garden, back yard orchard blueberries and herbs. I’m doing so much fermenting too. Thanks so much to both of you!! Oha

Appreciate the guidance on chickens. Just getting started. Blessings...

Here in Nashville we are known for our HOT chicken. Here's a top 5 list: 1. Hattie B's - Cowboy Up and try "Shut the Cluck Up"2. 400 Degrees3. Prince's4. Pepperfire5. Bolton's It's how we strut...

I like it that in the Murray McMurray hatchery's catalog ( I haven't tried any from other companies, so, maybe they all do ) has the helpful little info box by each breed, scoring their egg laying productivity, size and more, and tells you in the description if a breed is great at foraging. I really want to get golden laced wyandottes next time, for their beauty and because they were developed in my State, WI !

@classicrocklover5615

Жыл бұрын

Yes I keep their catalogs as a reference tool!

@joybickerstaff194

Жыл бұрын

@@classicrocklover5615 could u please send me a phone number so I can order a catalog from them? Have a wonderful day! Thank u

@classicrocklover5615

Жыл бұрын

@@joybickerstaff194 I don't know their number off the top of my head but if you do an internet search of their name, their website will pop right up

I’m so glad I can look back on videos! Very helpful with my homestead plans ❤

Thank you for sharing your favorite 5. I'm keeping the list for down the road. We kept White Rocks and Black Australorps for years. The Black Australorp were my favorite.

I'm trying to cross a whole bunch of breeds to come up with a good free ranger for desert climates. Your suggestions are really helpful in determining if I have enough of a variety in my flock. Hoping to keep crossing them and getting new roos each year so I can create a desert version of the Icelandic which isn't based upon color/characteristics but with the ability to thrive in the harsh heat (110+) during the summer and freezes (down to 20 degrees) in the winter along with foraging capacity.

@pauly1053

Жыл бұрын

Hows this went?

@cjandauntieyaya1446

Жыл бұрын

@@pauly1053 It was going well until my stupid dog got into the run and killed almost 20 of my hens. Lost a lot of breeding stock. Have to start all over again. SMFH.

I forgot to mention, my Clyde calendar arrived yesterday and I could not be more excited, and relieved! I've ordered a ton of heirloom seeds from Baker Creek and I designed a 208 sq/ft raised bed to officially start my suburban 'steading quest. Building supplies were delivered yesterday, and Operation Garden Build will commence tomorrow morning! I was quite intimidated all along, but as soon as I got a good look at Clyde's calendar, it all melted away! I am now confident and determined that I can do it! Thank you, Doug & Stacy and Clyde!! Your videos grow my confidence and nudge me a little closer each day to my goals, thanks to your shared knowledge and good ideas. My homestead dream is within reach! P. S. My blueberries have been thawing in the fridge, and I'm really looking forward to trying the chia jam this weekend. Chia pudding is my not-so-guilty pleasure, and I'm certain the jam will be fantastic. Thanks, Stacy, for sharing that idea as well!

@walbathreadkiller

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck! I got things around and I'm going to order Clyde's Calendar this weekend. Blessings

@Pinkenstein

6 жыл бұрын

Walba Threadkiller You won't regret it! SO MUCH more value than the $5 asking price!

@alezajohnson1908

6 жыл бұрын

What is Clydes Calendar

@Pinkenstein

6 жыл бұрын

Aleza Johnson It's a planting calendar/chart. Just google it.

@alezajohnson1908

6 жыл бұрын

Pinkenstein thanks. I googled clydes calendar before asking but it didn't come up. I added planting and I found it.

Thanks again for teaching us.

Wow. Fixing to order and This is what I needed to hear. Exactly!

Based on what we've experienced in Texas, we really like (in no particular order): -Golden Laced Wyandottes - so pretty ('cause that's the criteria to use, right?) -Buff Orphington - most docile, though they get picked on the most in our flock -Black Copper Marans - our rooster Golden is a great protector and the friendliest rooster we've had on the homestead. -Wellsummers - we like the color of their eggs, though it took more like 7-8 months before they really started egg production (we were used to layers at 5-6 months) -We have purchased several other breeds in the past we were excited about raising, but a destructive raccoon killed our chances of those experiences for that year.

@judyingram4846

2 жыл бұрын

Yes,I have them 2 breeds also. Love them.❤️🥰❤️

@johnjames5842

Жыл бұрын

I have 5 cuckoo maran hens here in Texas, been great, they are nice , not really loud , and I get 5-6 eggs per day except in winter, they have been great and handled the summer heat(I use a swamp cooler to keep egg production up) , and done good so far this winter , this is the second freeze 25° , and no heater needed.

@mchrysogelos7623

Жыл бұрын

DRAT!!! I forgot about those stinking raccoons! Hmmm - what to do, what to do.

@junduang23

Жыл бұрын

@@johnjames5842 The backyard pecking order: Had "Autumn" Brown Australorp who was momma hen - the most centered of the bunch. Mostly introverted? and would be the first out of the coup, docile, and usually first to get up to go and scratch by herself. Next up was the Buff - least docile, the selfish fatty of the bunch. Great layer though. Welsummer seemed flighty at first (best flyer) and is now the last survivor of the original bunch. Would oft keep the Buff in check. She also now hops on my shoulder like Autumn used to. Easter egger was very agile and most flighty. Last on the pecking order, would often not listen to either the roo or I (most beautiful listened the least). Her and the Welsummer were probably the best winter layers with the least health issues. They all layed in the middle of winter; but momma hen was probably the only to have the capacity to birth and raise chicks while the others.. didn't. Roo was an Easter and kept aggressively yanking Autumn out of broodiness - would end up breaking a lot of eggs. He killed too many and we ended up eating his @ss.

@johnjames5842

Жыл бұрын

@@junduang23 update: I switched feed , was using Layena from Purina , and Purina scratch, switched to Kalmbach non GMO super layer, mixed with their non GMO layer crumble , within 2 days I went from avg 2-4 eggs a day, (the lowest was 1 a week during 1st freeze , and they just finished molting) , back to 13 eggs in 2 days, and it's been steady, find local feed and cut it with local scratch, the Purina feed is stopping chickens from laying, keep hearing it , I experienced it , I thought that was normal , this is my 1st winter with chickens

Wish I could have chickens but not possible in the city. Fantastic vid I’ll keep the info tucked away just in case I ever get a place I can have them

@CanadianFarmGirl1

6 жыл бұрын

Debora Pettigrew hey I just wanted to let you know that I live in a city were chickens are not allowed and I still own a few hens. If you have a yard that is protected from others seeing you could probably get away with it too.

@lazybee9011

6 жыл бұрын

Also, some cities change their laws. Here in Los Angeles we are allowed to have chickens, as long as they are a certain distance from the neighbors. No roosters unless you have a really big yard, but hens are allowed with not much space required. The main thing is if no one complains, you're golden! ;)

@deborapettigrew1258

6 жыл бұрын

Lazy Bee I live in Coral Gables Florida (think Miami) my neighbors would object and there’s no way the city would allow it. I have cats and foxes hang out in the neighborhood but there’s really no way to free range them and no room to build a coop. It’s really suburban territory here... I’m lucky though I have an urban garden that is really productive.

@mweber5459

3 жыл бұрын

BareFoot BackYard I do too!

Barred rock, (brown eggs) Wyandotte ( tan eggs) easter Egger ( green eggs) leghorn ( white eggs)and Marrans ( The eggs are just so dark chocolate!)

I’m from Texas. I really like ur videos a lot There are times though it won’t let me leave comments keep up the great work y’all do. God blessing to the farm and all ur critters

The barred rock and black australorp are my favorites too. I’ve heard that hawks will mistake black australorps for crows and leave them alone.

@philliphall5198

Жыл бұрын

Our LGDs will chase them while there close to chickens or goats and bark Every thing will freeze while dogs are barking and running around

@timmullins2797

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your help you two are doing a good job, people need to know in these days " knowledge is worth more than Gold" I have downloaded all your videos for reference ✌️👍

Can't beat a good'ol New England bird! 😊 #RIred

@geoffdaviesdavies6166

4 жыл бұрын

Except for the Australian bird, the Black Australorp. Good for handling, best for egg production etc.

I love your videos! Thanks so much for doing what you do! I have a lovely little flock of Ameraucana chickens. They are such sweet birds and great layers.

I love this channel! You are both such great people who always give such great advice and information. Many blessings for you both!

All great breeds. I have Rhode Island reds and brahma chickens. The Brahmas are an old heritage breed that I really like!!!

@oldchickenlady

6 жыл бұрын

I got my first Brahmas last June and the one I kept is still not laying, though physically ready - bones already 3 fingers width, bright red around the face. I know they mature slower than other breeds but nearly eight months and no eggs??? What is your experience with them? Also, the one I kept has been the meanest pullet I have ever had! I only tried them because I wanted a big, good, gentle broody but I'm not so sure she is going to work out.

@jred1838

6 жыл бұрын

Adam Dean my Brahma never laid. Glad it is working for you.

@adamdean1636

6 жыл бұрын

I don't know I have no prob with mine they are very gentle there are a couple years old I think but great chickens I feed a mix of 3 way scratch whole corn and laying pellets you can get unmed pellets maybe yalls are inbreed I don't know

@sherimcneil3079

6 жыл бұрын

My Brahma is from a breeder....i wonder if her strain was bred for looks and not so many eggs (even though i have read they aren't the best layers anyway). If she settles down and is a good broody, she can stay, if not.....

@alezajohnson1908

6 жыл бұрын

oldchickenlady if a pullet reaches laying age during time of year when most chickens are not laying because of cold and less than 14 hours of light per day, they won't start laying till it warms up.

Got a new intro, Looks awesome, Hey Doug, did you loose some weight? Right on Homie :) Stay warm ya'll.

Chickens are smart A bit skiddish but can also be very brave, sweet, cuddly, smart, get jealous if you are hugging or giving another chicken more attention, and beautiful. They also take commitment. I’ve had mine for six years. Beautiful friends with egg benefits. Love them. Yes ❤️ Give em honor and respect 🙌🏼❤️ 🐓

Rewatching chicken videos...because! I'm getting chickens again! So excited

I like the chickens the fox didn't get! 😉..

We’ve had quite a few and would consider them Barred Plymouth Rock to be the most balanced breed, combining intelligence, toughness, affection & friendliness, egg production as well other utilities.

Thanks for the useful info on those choice chickens.

I live in a colder climate so this is very useful info.

I've said this a bunch, absolutely cannot wait to get chickens!! This is very informative!! Thank you!! #njhomesteadhomie

@DustinDean

6 жыл бұрын

Bec0410 you will love having chickens. We have raised 🐔 for the last 9 years.

I started keeping chickens several years ago but had to stop until I redo their living arrangements. Unbelievable what other peoples dogs can do to basic fencing. I didn't get to experiment with large numbers of various breeds, but did get to play with a few. Still favorite, though a little expensive to start, were my Marans. Blue Coppers and black coppers in particular. Very hardy, sweet yet proud, great mommas, and make a great meat bird. Largest numbers were the RIR, though they were really Production reds. For pets or surrogate mommas, Cochins are fantastic. Big fluffy balls of feathers. Some I have wanted were Wyandottes, Buffs, Easter Eggers, and Welsummers. For the record, I am down south in Upstate, SC. Keep up the great work!!!

Thanks guys! So helpful!!!!!

Excellent choices for a top five! I totally agree :)

tweeted Congratulations to the winners!

We just bought 11 acres yesterday. Will definitely be using this guide to select which chickens to buy. Love yalls channel. Thank you for sharing.

Love your videos, guys. Keep on sharing your ideas, please 🙏👏❤️

Y’all are so cute a Couple!!! And very informative about chickens too ! Awesome personalities !!

Thank you both, I know nothing , very helpful!!! God bless

Great. Thanks so very much!!!😊👍👍

I've always had great luck with Rhode Island Reds. Years ago I had a RIR hen sit on some eggs and only one hatched, it turned out to be a rooster I named Donny Jr. after his father Donny. He grew up to be huge, even big for a RIR and was one handsome fellow with brilliant dark red and green tail feathers. The weird thing is, at about a year old he wanted to be around me constantly. He'd go to the coop a few times a day to eat, then come looking for me. When he heard my truck coming home from work he'd come running. No matter where I was or what I was doing, Donny Jr. had to be there hanging out with me. Not once did he even try to spur me. He even roosted in a tree next to my bedroom window ! When he was three or so he just disappeared, I think a coyote must have got him. 20 years later I still miss Donny Jr., he was a one-of-a-kind rooster, an enigma and my good buddy.

Ty for this ♡♡ helps hubby and I figure out what we want to try

Beautiful birds!

Thanks for talking about the different breeds of chickens. I only have your first 3 types and I live in Minnesota. They have been very good chickens! Thanks for this Vlog.

I had chickens for a short time when I lived in OK. They are such nice birds to be around. They way they followed me around whenever I was outside and made their cute little chucking noises. I fell in love. I'd love to have them again some day.

Rewatching all the Chicken videos bc my husband got me a Chicken house today and living in the modwest too! 🥰💜 thank you!

I love my Buff’s! So beautiful and sweet! I’ve been raising chickens since childhood and they’ve always been my favorite! They would steal my duck eggs, hatch them and raise them!

Oh I got my Clyde's planting calendar in yesterday's mail. Hoping I have better luck this year in growing where I live.

Your videos are really good thanks a lot!

love this video so informative

Nice assortment of chickens. 🐔🐰🥬🥦 I had Rhode Island Red, Silver Laced and Golden Laced Wyandotte, and because I have Grandchildren I had Americanas on 1 acre along with raised bed gardens and apple and plum trees, black and blue berries. Then we moved and I’m starting all over this spring. 👩🏼‍🌾

Good to know and I shared this with my Facebook friends.

Have had all these breeds & still have a variety. Have had chickens 30 yrs and these plus Americana are my favorites out of all the ones i have had and will always have around.

I can't wait to get chickens and to see you both have the breeds I was looking into. So refreshing to be able to learn from you both. I'm so thankful that the almighty brought me to this channel. Much love.

We just got new chicks and picked your top five! Three are new to us, glad to hear your input. We are excited to begin a new flock!

100% agree with this list.

So glad y'all did this video. We are considering getting chickens.

Awesome information to keep in mind. Hoping to start with quail this summer due to where we live. Thanks for the great video❤