They are excellent birds for beginners as they are easy to train, and good egg layers. They eat anything they possibly can, including metal bits and plastic, so it's wise to keep a look out for those type of things in their run and coop. A lot of protein is required in their diet so they can keep laying those big eggs, but it shouldn't be too hard to find the right feed . What ever cons there are, I would still suggest this bird for any person, beginner or not. They are available under many names, including the most obvious ones, Isa Browns, and Red Stars. They are very easy to tame, and not flighty at all, but as they are not easily scared, they do not run very quickly away from predators, which means they are more vulnerable. They are beautiful birds and have soft silky feathers, which are mostly reddish-brown, light brown, or patches of white. They don't take very kindly to newcomers , but most breeds do not. They are wonderful pets, docile and friendly, very good egg layers and I would highly recommend them to any chicken owner.
Petunia, at 3 yrs old
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This is one of their eggs. They lay around this size or bigger.
Petunia, at 3 yrs oldd
This is one of their eggs. They lay around this size or bigger.