I think it really depends. TSC doesn't sex their birds as far as I know. I got my white bearded silkie hen from TSC 2 years ago. She's at the fair right now and won Best of Variety. She's not the best show bird, but not the worst either.
Actually, I got my silkie from Tractor Supply. There was a bin of assorted bantams. I just looked around for the fluffy ones with feathered feet and found my silkie she won best of variety at the fair too!
I have 5 white leghorns. They are very friendly birds, but if pampered too much, they become extremely entitled. The one I handled the most squacks whenever she wants to be held or let out. But, she is also very smart. I've managed to clicker train her in a way. She even comes when called. I...
I don't know what kind they are exactly. I know they're red. No, we didn't put them in with the chickens. Mine are in the garage and my brothers are on the porch. After they lay eggs, we plan on letting them fly around in our yard and letting them in the cage at night.. atleast I think that is...