How to raise Backyard Chickens: Re: [CHICKENS-101] More Questions--New to Chickens

Here's a good chart that shows egg color -- it looks like only Penedesencas and Welsummers are also listed as dark brown egg layers.

http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/breed-list.aspx

Maureen and the girls at the
Rowdy Girls Ranch
Marana, AZ

In a message dated 3/1/2013 11:13:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, jajeanpierre@yahoo.com writes:

Is there a link that shows what the feathering and colors really look like? The look and color of a chicken (and the eggs) are important. I'll probably be buying from show breeders.

What kinds of chickens have a rose comb?

Are the French Marans (I think that's how it's spelled) the only breed that has a really dark brown egg?

How long does a well cared for chicken really live?

I've bought a couple of books, one on building a coop and the other on general back-yard chicken keeping. Does anyone have suggestions of books?

Thanks.

Janet