Have you considered Seabright's ?? They are in same category as alert, and don't get bullied.
I had Silver, and Golden Seabright's. My Silver, was my longest living chicken. Pulled 13 years.
If none of the items have any value to you or your friend,,,, Just stack items out front, and you would be surprised by how many peeps would come and help themselves to things. Stuff left there after a week, would be considered undesired. (so trash)
There is a saying. One mans' garbage, is...
?,,,,,,,,,,, will your coop be weather protected from the rain?
Silkied feathers could get wet pretty quickly.
You still have a little time before you go out of town. Place your chicks into the coop/run during day, and observe their activities. If they are cold, they will tend to huddle...
10 years ago when they won,,, they did not invite me to the celebration, So,,,,,, no LUV lost there. :old
I do have a Stanley thermos. Yes,,,, the kind that is indestructible. Stainless steel liner. Like posted in #11 above.
But my FAV currently is this one. Holds 28 oz. of Joe.
Just remember this. Your post is in Random Ramblings Forum.
Many,,,, but not ALL (BYC) MENBERS have chickens. I have posted in threads associated with pigeons. Many there also did not have chickens ether. :frow
Don't let any comments discourage you from what you are doing here on BYC...
There is a lot about drinking enough water daily. Some studies include all liquid intake to the daily total, while other, exclude things like coffee.
I myself see coffee, as should be included in total liquid. I do not overdo my coffee intake, but shore like that Cup o Joe. ❤️ :drool
So...
I only dealt with bantam Games.
What I did notice, is they did not take to being bullied. Not that they were aggressive themselves,, but maybe alert enough to stay away from aggressors.
I had a pair of OEGH, with mostly large flock hens. The LF hens did not bother the OEGH.
They may think to themselves, and Say, "that boy shore don't miss no meals"
JK:lau:gig
In reality, It never crossed my mind, so cant answer. I always present myself as honest and sincere such as I am.
Peonies, They always remind me of my parents. ❤️❤️
I only keep hens, so names are...
Try to help her along with that broken wing. She will be just fine when it heals.
Make sure the dog does not get access to your future flock of chickens.
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Ask anything you are not sure of. There is a whole community here to help with answers, and suggestions...