[Jacob-list] Help with Chicken Choice

[Tina Bowman]

Hello all,

I asked this question some time ago and have since lost the information
that I obtained from everyone.

We are having a worm problem on the farm due to the drought this year in
this area and the vet suggested we get some chickens to help rid the ground
of some of these,also with the fly population.

I know nothing about a chicken except how to cook one. I have finally won
the battle with my husband to add some to the farm, especially since it was
suggested by the vet....so now we just need to some help in choosing a good
breed.  Of course, I'd love one that lays well, but a nice quiet breed
would help too. Our farm borders a very populated area and the noise of
clucking would bring complaints I'm afraid.

If anyone can lead me to a good web site or in a decent direction I would
appreciate it.

We lost our champion ram due to this problem and I don't want to loose any
more.

Thanks in advance,

T. Bowman
Azalea Farms, n.c.