I have never had d'uccles (or bantams for that matter). I have some mille fleur and porcelains ordered. They are beautiful, and I hear they generally make great pets. I'm just curious.... I have done a great deal of research on them, and I am seeing on other websites, and even on the reviews here, that they are "not as hardy," or "not as easy to raise," but they really don't say why. I don't care about the eggs, I'm not buying them (and considering making a d'uccle coop) for their eggs. I'm intrigued by their looks and all of the good things I've read about them. What makes them not as easy to raise? I know sometimes the foot feathers make quite the mess...but I can't see that being a reason for people to report they're not as easy as other birds. Are THESE not as easy, or bantams in general? Thanks!
Angie
Angie