I used New Zealand Whites , California and their crosses...I find Californias more solid than the NZ's....the ones I had were a bit agressive though compared to the NZ's. Met a guy who prefers Chinchillas due to his personal obsevation that the meat is better.
Eggs not hatched on the 22nd day are duds. Heres a test. Get a bowl with water, if the egg floats toss it. Also late hatched chicks are usually deeformed. Splay legged or twisted necks. If you have a big space where your chickens roam theres no need for commercial feed. But if you keep them in a...