Reviews by mdshec

I purchase new chicks every Father's day for myself and then cull my flock down to 12. I bought 2 of these and the first night they got out and survived for 2 days on their own in the back yard and alley. Dog killed one just as she was getting ready to lay. The other I almost thought I lost but found her trapped under a wood pile a week later. She was a little thin but came back strong and started laying within a week.

Love her chipmunk face so much, I bought 2 others this year along with a rooster to start breeding with my other breeds just to see what I get. I have 4 RIR, 2 Barred Rock, 3 EE hens 1 EE Rooster, 1 Australorp, 1 Blue Andalasian, 1 Light Brahma, 1 Silver Hamburg, 1 Silver Wyandotte, 1 Golden Wyandotte and 1 Buff Leghorn. With that type of mix I should get a very interesting breeding and egg colors.

this hen lays maybe 1 egg per week. She gets pecked constantly by all the other birds. I would not recommend getting this breed if you have RIR or other aggressive breeds in the mix.

Had to clip both wings. She was constantly going to neighbors yard to graze over a 6 foot fence. She always came back, but did not want the complaints. Love her markings, and her comb is so large it folds over to one side. Mine is not very tame, very standoffish. Will come up for treats but will not compete with the other birds to get them. I have to toss them in her direction. I wish I would have bought more of them when they were available at the feed store.