calmbreeze Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 hello newcomers to the world of chickens!!!! we have been given 3 hens and a cockeral, the hens are a hybrid, light sussex and barred wyandotte, the cockeral is a blue laced red wyandotte. we are looking to get a few more hens in but not sure of the advantages of pure breeds over hybrids (someone said that hybrids dont live very long???) any advice would be great!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Having had both. There are pros and cons in both camps. Hybrids: Great egg layers especially in their first two years, you'll get an egg most days. Less chance of going broody Usually cheaper to buy Very friendly Good either in a run system or free ranging Live fast, die young Often have problems with their laying tackle in older age Pure breeds: Much more selection of breeds Can go broody easier Less eggs per week but live and lay for longer Usually have less health problems Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
