We have also been considering faverolles due to their temperament, but have some of the same concerns as with brahmas re: heat/humidity tolerance, susceptibility to mites, etc.
Thanks guys! Brahmas seem like great birds but would they fare well in hot humid summers? I might have some concerns about their heat tolerance due to their large size/feathered legs/etc.
Hi everyone! We are a family of 5 (w/kids ages 4, 2, and newborn) living in the Grand Rapids, MI area. We are totally new to chicken keeping, but are hoping to start up a small flock by next spring.
We have a fenced, 1/2 acre yard (with a few trees) near a forested parcel of land, and are...
