We are now the proud chicken parents of three OEGB. We have a boy who was a rescue from city dwellers who can't have a rooster, his name is Oliver and he is around four months old, his feathering is black breasted red. We have two self blues, Maggie and Henry who are about 10 weeks old.
Oliver is super tame and LOVES to cuddle. He is just a doll and we are so happy we could give him a home. Maggie had curled toes when we brought her home but we made a shoe splint for her with pipe cleaner and Coban so hopefully it will be corrected soon. She gets around great with her little shoe and is in with her brother Henry and eight standard size young ones. Henry is always by Maggie's side and they both sing like little songbirds several times a day.
I also noticed they can hold their own extremely well! They are not picked on by the larger birds and get right in there when we set down their fermented feed. They are very playful at this stage and I hope it continues.
I am now hooked on OEGB and will add more to our feathered family in the future. We also have a Sebright rooster, Stewart, who just turned one and he is my best buddy. He is very dog like and has to be wherever I am. He actually loves car rides so he goes on outings with us. He is extremely intelligent and very well trained. We had to stop at Home Depot yesterday and I really didn't want to leave him in the car cause Infelt it would be a bit to warm, I figured well what the heck, they allow dogs in Home Depot, even untrained ones here... So we took him in. He sat in the kids part of the basket on my purse or perched in between my hands on the cart handle and was a complete angel. He delighted many people and many photos were taken on him as he is quite striking.
Oliver and Stewart are getting along fabulously. They may turn out to be quite the little duo and it is so fun to watch them interact. My main point of mentioning our Sebright rooster is I have yet to see any issues between him and the OEGB. I have not encountered any aggression issues as some people warn of due to Old English being "game" birds. I think if you provide them with enough enrichment and attention, just like some dog breeds that require more attention and exercise, behavioral problems will be prevented.
I never thought I would own bantams as they don't lay large eggs. I found out I have been missing out for many years not having them in my life.
Oliver is super tame and LOVES to cuddle. He is just a doll and we are so happy we could give him a home. Maggie had curled toes when we brought her home but we made a shoe splint for her with pipe cleaner and Coban so hopefully it will be corrected soon. She gets around great with her little shoe and is in with her brother Henry and eight standard size young ones. Henry is always by Maggie's side and they both sing like little songbirds several times a day.
I also noticed they can hold their own extremely well! They are not picked on by the larger birds and get right in there when we set down their fermented feed. They are very playful at this stage and I hope it continues.
I am now hooked on OEGB and will add more to our feathered family in the future. We also have a Sebright rooster, Stewart, who just turned one and he is my best buddy. He is very dog like and has to be wherever I am. He actually loves car rides so he goes on outings with us. He is extremely intelligent and very well trained. We had to stop at Home Depot yesterday and I really didn't want to leave him in the car cause Infelt it would be a bit to warm, I figured well what the heck, they allow dogs in Home Depot, even untrained ones here... So we took him in. He sat in the kids part of the basket on my purse or perched in between my hands on the cart handle and was a complete angel. He delighted many people and many photos were taken on him as he is quite striking.
Oliver and Stewart are getting along fabulously. They may turn out to be quite the little duo and it is so fun to watch them interact. My main point of mentioning our Sebright rooster is I have yet to see any issues between him and the OEGB. I have not encountered any aggression issues as some people warn of due to Old English being "game" birds. I think if you provide them with enough enrichment and attention, just like some dog breeds that require more attention and exercise, behavioral problems will be prevented.
I never thought I would own bantams as they don't lay large eggs. I found out I have been missing out for many years not having them in my life.
