We have been meaning for ages to get some chickens that aren't the Marans - for variety, and in the hope they might complement the Marans which lay well over the winter, but less so in the summer.
We went to the market this morning and bought some 'little brown hens'. Not sure what breed they are, the lady who sold them just said they are russet. Not very specific. So far they seem friendly, and one has laid an egg which is a good start.
We still like the Marans of course. The cockeral is magnificant and the eggs a pretty colour (dark brown). One is broody and has hatched a chick, which sadly died - but she didn't stop being broody so we are about to put some more eggs under her. The 10 we hatched in the incubator are doing well. Bit smelly, but growing.
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