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April 12, 2012 at 8:18 pm
chickjhf
Reviewed by chickjhf
Pros: Calm, friendly, precocious, smart, good layers and brooders
Cons: A hard-to find-breed, the eggs are small

I have light-brown variety. These birds are curious, very quick learners, and friendly. Great for kids, as pets or house chickens. They are small, even for bantams. Small enough so their scratching does not ruin the garden. Mine have been good layers and awesome brooders. The hens' coloration makes them harder for hawks to spot than many other breeds, and they demonstrate good defensive instincts when birds of prey are around. I adore these birds, really not interested in any others now!  I have not seen them offered by hatcheries, have to get them from a breeder in the region.

March 12, 2012 at 9:49 am
MaiTaiRubySue
Reviewed by MaiTaiRubySue

Most wonderful rooster. Simply gorgeous. When crossed with Ameraucana hens (who he seemed to prefer) made GORGEOUS babies!

January 13, 2012 at 10:32 am
Chicken Frenzie
Reviewed by Chicken Frenzie
Pros: Great showbirds, talkative, pretty!
Cons: They like to fly!

I have two dutch, and they are show birds. I recomend them for showing. They don't lay many eggs, but they do keep you company by talking! They have many beautiful feathers, and pretty slate blue legs!

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