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A Review On: Wyandotte

Wyandotte

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Sheddelio
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Pros: Pretty

Cons: Mean and not for kids

 My Laced Wyandotte is only 4 weeks old and she is a mean little thing. I move all my younger birds out next to my 2 older Marans EVERYDAY. My Easter Eggers are sweet, my Orpington is sweeter and that Wyandotte keeps trying to peck me. I really wanted a Barred Rock but the store was sold out and I settled on Eleanor, my meany chick. I would not recommend this bird for children.

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My silver laced wyandotte is the cutest little girl in the world. She loves my little 3 year old brother and lets him hold her how ever he wants.I love my Lucy!!
I am sorry you are having a bad experience! It must just be that individuals personality? We have two, and although they are only 4 weeks old, they have always been one of the first to run over to us and hop right into our open hand. We love them! Maybe you can try "tough love"? I read in couple different books, and was told by our local breeder, that when you have a "mean" rooster, you can pick them up, clamp them under one arm and "hug" them until they stop fighting, then let them down. After a few times of that, they usually stop pecking at you. Not that yours is a rooster, but if it worked for them, you could still give it a try?
I have had silver laced and golden laced wyandottes. My roo was mean but he was a great roo protecting his flock. The wyandottes are just different but I have had sweet ones and more aloof ones. I do actually enjoy one fact with aloof chickens and that is that I can observe them and enjoy them and not be hounded to give them treats. I have one left and I really like her but I enjoy her from afar.
Caroline
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