Reviews by Niss

I am disappointed with my two silkies. I wanted them because everyone says they are frequently broody (at nearly one year my two haven't tried) and friendly (they aren't, they are just slow enough you can catch them...mine growl at me and one freaks out if I touch her). They were slow to start laying, but do give a good number of tiny eggs. My son does like them (hence "fluffy") and I do enjoy the wide range of quiet vocalizations.

When a neighbor gave us what was left of a two year old chick grab bag I didn't like the two Cochins. I thought they were funny looking and a bit bedraggled. But nearly a year latter they have grow on me, and are among my favorites.
Both of my cochins have gone broody and turned out to be good chicken moms. While brooding they molted and are gorgeous now. The flock free ranges and these birds always lay in the coop and never worry me by staying out at night. The one impressed me when I noticed how she forages--she is very methodical about making her rounds, and they aren't big eaters at feeding time.