Bresse Chickens &
Rainbow Layers
We did chicken math once and now have over 100 chickens and counting!
We absolutely love our chickens here at Rocky Bottom Mini Farm, and not just the chickens, but these roosters are hilarious! Be sure to watch out for videos on our Facebook Page of the antics of Waylon & Willie! Having been a small-town girl, I had never been exposed to the wonderful pleasure of owning chickens. Once my first birds joined the farm, I was hooked! Not only do we enjoy having farm fresh eggs, but we also enjoy the hatching process!
Rocky Bottom Mini Farm has recently added a breeding flock of Bresse Chickens and Roosters! This is our absolute favorite Homestead Breed! Bresse chickens are known for their dual-purpose nature. They produce excellent meat and have a wonderful production of around 250 large, creamy-white colored eggs per year. Imported from France, these chickens, when fed milk towards the end of their grow out time, will produce a marbled meat that is tender and oh so flavorful!
Rocky Bottom Mini Farm will also breeds Rainbow Layers! A Barnyard Mix of Copper Black Marans, Orpingtons, Easter Eggers, Blue Eggers, Green Eggers, and more to create a beautiful mixture of all colors of the rainbow in their eggs!
Interested in starting your own flock of Bresse Chickens or adding some color to your eggs? Be sure to contact us about hatching eggs, chicks, or starter flocks!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I own chickens?
Chickens provide a wonderful addition to any farm or backyard! There are lots of great reasons to own chickens! The first being fresh eggs! While it may take some time of growing from a chick to a hen, once your girls start laying eggs, breakfast will suddenly seem even better! Chickens can also help add fertilizer, help control insects, and make wonderful companions and pets.
How many chickens should I own?
We may not be the right person to ask that question! Have you ever heard of chicken math? Somehow we always end up with way more birds than we had planned! But if you really want to decide on how many chickens you should own then the first question to ask yourself is how many eggs do you need? Each breed of chicken lays varying amounts of eggs in varying sizes. If you choose a strong layer variety then you could expect around 5 eggs a week per hen. If your kiddos love scrambled eggs like ours do then you may need a few extra hens to keep up!
How do I care for my chickens?
Chickens, just like any other animal, have 3 basic needs. Food, water, and shelter. Their shelter needs to include warmth during the colder seasons. The type of predators that may be in your area is also something to take into consideration. For more information on chicken care and shelter needs be sure to check out our blog post listed above!
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