Reviews by JediJinx

I got these two Ameraucanas thinking that blue eggs would look great in the egg basket. I got them at 4 weeks old from a breeder who had nearly 100 in one pen. However, they were so shell-shocked when they came home, it took a week before they would act normally (I had them in their own pen in the quiet, warm garage). They are very shy around other chickens, so much so that they get picked on by smaller chickens, and tend to huddle under the woodpile all day. They are my only chickens who have ever had any injuries. I will not keep these again, they do not fit in with my Dominiques (and the Doms are not "mean" chickens!).

My Dominiques really shine in the bug catching arena, making a daily thorough patrol around the property eating everything. They love to forage, but can tolerate being in the small coop too. Hens lay an egg every day (almost, they have taken a day off a few times, especially in the heat). They are sweet and curious and funny, unlike some other more boring chickens - their faces are always looking around for adventure. Even my animal-non-lover husband has taken a liking to them, especially our stately rooster. He is vigilant and tender towards his girls. I purchased him as a young rooster and my pullets were much younger (about 10 weeks old) and he took care of them like a loving father and now he treats them like royal wives. The only con to our doms is the size of their eggs - the largest are only medium size. This makes the chicks tiny! Speaking of chicks, my dom chicks are quick to get moving after hatching, and are alert, getting up and looking out the window to watch me within minutes of popping out. Lovely chickens!