locknest4
Songster
Hi, have been lurking around BYC for a few years enjoying the info and ideas. Finally joined to share some ideas that we have. Have had chickens for 4 yrs now, mainly as pets and yummy egg producers. Our past chooks have been Hi -Line Browns and we soon discovered that they're vicious to newcomers when adding to the flock. We have only one hi line left now (all the others having passed away from old age as they only live about 4 yrs). Have recently got five 3/4 leghorns and five 3/4 Australorps having read that they are good egg producers and have nicer temperaments. They are about 5 weeks old now. Would be good to hear tips or info from other owners of these breeds We live in the Swan Valley, Western Australia on a 1 acre block and love the life style.