Malay is a nice breed for someone who just wants something different and fun. They can be unfriendly to other roosters but usually work it out pretty well. i changed thinking to more utility birds and so they had to go. i do this with plants as well.
i have raised Giants for 15 years. They are mostly quiet and lay well in the winter. There is less danger of a fox taking one but they have done it. :O)
Has anyone ever tried a solar cell set up to see if it will get enough heat to melt the water? Just wondering, found this http://www.squidoo.com/livestock-water-heaters
i have enjoyed raising chickens for many years. i do take a very utilitarian attitude with them though. If they get sick i attempt to help them get well, but they are food so i do not put meds into them that will go through to my family. What i am attempting is a better strain of disease...
Giants are my favorite breed. i was part of the group that got the blues into the standard. There are many levels of Giants from hatchery birds to show champions bought right out of the cage at the show. They grow painfully slow 3 years until you see the final form sometimes. They are good...
When feeding you can go many directions to all sorts of extremes. From very expensive feeds to protein, mineral and probiotic supplements. i like to go for the middle ground. Good whole grains and lots of bugs and grass along with treats of yogurt and table scraps for dessert. i also feed some...