Pros: Good, reliable layers of large brown eggs; can be docile; don't really go broody, which can be a con;
Cons: Don't really go broody;
I got my Black Sex Link Chicken from Atwoods. She was such a pretty little baby, and I always enjoyed finding her lovely brown eggs. She was killed by a dog a few months ago, though. She will be missed. Read more here -----------------> http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/748155/the-life-of-pigeon
RIP Pigeon...
Pros: Gentle, good layers, large brown eggs
Cons: None
I have 4 BSL hens and their 1st year laying we got over 1000 eggs! they went into 2nd fall molting and came out laying 1 egg a day per hen! so we expect to get over 1000 eggs again this year. I am very pleased with them. we replaced our buffs with BSL and it was worth it!
Pros: friendly, curious, very entertaining
Cons: so far, I can't find any cons
I purchased 4 peeps and they have turned out to be the best chicks ever! Granted I am fairly new at this and they are still not fully grown (about 9 weeks old), but they are so friendly. they perch on my finger. they are extremely curious and will come right up to you when you open the door to the coop. They are also very entertaining. I would definitely recommend these to anyone but especially to someone just starting out. Can't wait til they start laying.
Pros: Pretty, sweet, big personality, a great chicken overall
Cons: I can't think of any
I love these chickens, I have two BSL's, and they're so amazing!
Pros: Talkative, friendly, broody (which I hear is rare for this breed), smart, avid egg layer
Cons: I can't think of any cons.
Bonnie (yes, the chicken I named my farm after) is by far my favorite chicken. She was also my first. She is very friendly and even likes to be petted. She lays an egg every single day. Sometimes she even lays two in a single day. When the day comes that she stops laying, I'll just have to put her out to pasture or build her her own coop. I would recommend BSLs to anyone who likes to have a good egg layer with personality.
Pros: smart, friendly quiet.
Cons: Not a one
I have 10 of these lovely hens who have just recently started laying. I'm really pleased with them though the egg size is still pretty small, I expect they will get larger as the hens mature. I do have one that is giving me double yolkers, and that egg is HUGE, so I don't doubt that they can lay bigger. These hens are replacements for my white brahmas... they are better at feed conversion, and eat less than my last flock did.I raised them from day old chicks, they were also much more quiet than the brahma and less flighty. If you are looking for good egg production hens with nice personalities, these are your girls!
Pros: Friendly, good layers, easy to tame
Cons: Bigger breed
Love my two girls...They are just wonderful. Easy to tame and very friendly, both of mine are easy to pick up and like people. They lay on average an egg a day for the most part sometimes every other day. I do live in Michigan and do not keep lights on them so some of my egg production is due to less light during the day. They are pretty big birds and that has to be taken into count if you are planning on have just a smaller coup for them. I keep mine in a chicken tractor and have just the two girls. My chicken tractor plans said that it could hold up to six hens with this breed I think four would be pushing it...Great breed for extra large eggs and easy keeping!
I got 2 of these as chicks and now they are around 9 months old. They are very docile and amazing egg layers. Mine follow me around the backyard and they will come when I call them. They started laying at around 7 months and they have not missed a day since. Great pets and layers. Just a great backyard chicken.
| Detail | Value |
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| Breed Purpose | Dual Purpose |
| Comb | Single |
| Broodiness | Average |
| Egg Productivity | Medium |
| Egg Size | Medium |
| Egg Color | Light brown |
| Breed Temperament | Docile, friendly |
| Breed Colors/Varieties | Black with green sheen |
| Breed Size | Large Fowl |
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| Model Name/Type | MPN | EAN/UPC |
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| Type | Link |
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