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great eggs, not a great chicken.

whisky
By whisky
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Pros: great layer

Cons: very loud, frantic, not a thinker

this would be a good chicken for a farm, but shes not fun for the back yard..  the least favorite by far of my 8 chickens.  she's a great forager and layer, but causes a lot of problems in the garden, with the neighbors, and is the least personable.  wouldn't recommend to have at home.

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Whittni 4/14/12 at 5:22pm
Maybe you should hold her more often or swap her for a different hen, all chickens have different personalities. Also check for parasites. Maybe the coop and run are too small?
friendnotfood 4/14/12 at 7:07pm
interesting....I have what I hope is an orpington and so far she has a cute personality. A bit dominant with our other chick, but she is also larger. I swear she has Emu feet and legs! She is also watchful and learns quickly. Lily is very responsive to her name and simple commands even. She is loud when Essen is out of sight or she thinks she is alone, but usually they just quietly gossip together plotting to take over the world I am sure. I hope this doesn't change as she ages....my neighbors won't be happy (maybe I will bribe them with free eggs!). The girls are about a month or so old now.
Keltara 3/27/13 at 3:56pm
Wow. How sad. I have all Buff Orpingtons and they are by far the sweetest, most loving hens that I could ever imagine. They have such great personalities, love to be held and petted. They play with my kids all the time (swimming, sledding, etc...) and they know their names! They follow us like little puppy dogs and come "run flying" when we call them. I agree with Whittni that maybe she needs some love?
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