Martin Ström in Karlstad initially got five chickens for his own egg consumption, according to official sources. After four years, he has about a hundred chickens and about fifty small chicks, the same sources said. Ström calls himself a chicken nerd, as reported by official sources.
He finds the different colors of eggs he produces through crossbreeding breeds to be the most fun aspect of having chickens, according to official sources. According to SVT Värmland, Martin Ström described his enjoyment of the chickens but emphasized that the eggs are the most fun, with two or three base colors that can be mixed. Ström has noticed an increased interest in chicken breeding in Sweden, including in various Facebook groups, official sources indicate.
I like the chickens too, of course. But it's still the eggs that are the most fun. To get new colors. It's very fun. You could say there are two or three base colors then you mix.
According to SVT Värmland, Martin Ström described a fast-growing interest in Sweden, with many people finding chicks and eggs fun. The specific breeds of chickens Ström has and the base colors of eggs he refers to are not detailed. It is unclear how many Facebook groups he is involved in or what prompted his initial interest beyond egg consumption.
It seems to be growing very fast in Sweden. There is an enormous interest in both chicks and eggs. It seems like very many people think it's fun.