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🎙 Episode 154: Best Chicken Breeds for Beginners


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Not all chickens are created equal.

Some are hardy and steady. Some are high-drama divas. And if you're just starting out — you do not need divas.

In this episode, I break down the four best chicken breeds for beginners, focusing on:

    • Health and hardiness
      Calm temperament
      Reliable egg production
      What to avoid for your first flock
  • We compare ISA Browns, Australorps, Sussex, and Plymouth Rocks — and I’ll help you decide which one suits your family, climate, and egg goals.

    If you want chickens that are forgiving, practical, and low-maintenance… this episode is for you.



    📒 Chicken Keeping Logbook (track eggs, feed, health & costs): 👉 https://amzn.to/44QgctY

    🖨 Printable Planning Sheets: 👉 https://www.mojohomestead.net/journal-chicken

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    Next week: Building a Predator-Proof Coop — don’t miss it.

    Life’s too short to eat store-bought eggs.

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    Ditch The StoreBy CJ Steedman