I thought these types of chicken were unattractive until I actually owned some, then I fell in love. My EE girls are 2 out of 3 birds I kept of my standard-sized bird flock when I drastically thinned down a couple weeks ago. I kept them due to their inquisitive, friendly nature, their ruggedness in the winter, their ability to forage, their pretty eggs, and their darn cuteness. Heat isn't really an issue here, plus my pens have tons of deciduous trees around them so there's lots of shade. I don't know how they would do in severe heat/sun. I wouldn't do well myself, that's for sure!
I don't handle my chickens much, even as youngsters. My large girls are curious and friendly, my bantam-sized avoid being too close but aren't freaky about it. I haven't had them as long, so I don't know how they were handled when raised. One of them lays sky-blue little eggs, so it's an ok trade-off.
They are popular for good reason.
I don't handle my chickens much, even as youngsters. My large girls are curious and friendly, my bantam-sized avoid being too close but aren't freaky about it. I haven't had them as long, so I don't know how they were handled when raised. One of them lays sky-blue little eggs, so it's an ok trade-off.
They are popular for good reason.