We bought our CCL chick for $35 (plus her share of shipping) from Meyer Hatchery in mid June. I was intrigued by some descriptions and photos, but after she arrived, along with a White Rock, Buff Orp., Dominique, and Golden-laced Wyandotte, we read many comments that CCLs are flighty, unfriendly, afraid of people, or "definitely not lap chickens." Some other owners said the opposite.
It might be luck, or the fact that we handle all our chicks a LOT from the minute we open the mailing box. Here's our Amy at 6 weeks. Not exactly "unfriendly;" she's one of the cuddliest chickens we've had, and that's saying a lot. She loves being stroked and massaged on her upper back and neck.
Maybe Amy will suddenly become panicky or unfriendly as she matures, but that seems unlikely. Here she is this morning, age 10-11 weeks (08-31-15):
And here she shows her elegant form:
Of course we can't say anything yet about eggs, but for us the pet qualities come first. If you like a beautiful but somewhat comical hen, with a sweet personality, we would recommend trying a CCL. We only have this one data point, but if you want her to be friendly, it seems well worth giving frequent, kind attention from the earliest days.
It might be luck, or the fact that we handle all our chicks a LOT from the minute we open the mailing box. Here's our Amy at 6 weeks. Not exactly "unfriendly;" she's one of the cuddliest chickens we've had, and that's saying a lot. She loves being stroked and massaged on her upper back and neck.
Maybe Amy will suddenly become panicky or unfriendly as she matures, but that seems unlikely. Here she is this morning, age 10-11 weeks (08-31-15):
And here she shows her elegant form:
Of course we can't say anything yet about eggs, but for us the pet qualities come first. If you like a beautiful but somewhat comical hen, with a sweet personality, we would recommend trying a CCL. We only have this one data point, but if you want her to be friendly, it seems well worth giving frequent, kind attention from the earliest days.