I'm hoping to start a small flock and I have a number of questions which I hope you might be able to answer for me before I place my order:
1. How does a chantecler compare to a Rhode Island Red or Leghorn in terms of laying? I'm interested in the breed for its ability to withstand the cold and its heritage, but want to gauge its efficiency in laying vs. feed.
2. How do bantams compare to their standard counterparts in terms of efficiency of feed vs. laying? I understand that their eggs are slightly smaller, but do they consume the same amount of feed as would a standard bird to do so?
Any help on these questions would be greatly appreciated.
Best regards,
The answer:
Hello Brian, The Chantecler is a good dual purpose breed which lays quite well. The Rhode Island Red would win out in most cases against the Chantecler in laying ability.The Leghorn would come out on top as the most efficient and highest number of eggs layed. Housing, feeding and environmental conditions will also dictate ultimate laying abilities amongst the different breeds. Bantams do not consume the same amount of feed as standards; however, they lay a smaller egg.
