the only reason to buy an Easter Eggers is for the novelty of blue or green eggs if you get them for any other reason prepare to be disappointed their not that great. BUT i only bought them for the novelty so ill give them a five out of five
in my opinion this breed is probably the one of the best chicken breed ive ever had the pleasure to own in my life. They lay large beautiful brown eggs every single day even during the winter their winter hardy the only problem i can see with them is that they are extremely aggressive
even though in my experience wyandottes weren't the best layers nor the best broodies i would still buy them just for the fact that ive never had a pecking problem with them. meaning they have never pecked the new chicks ive added to my flock ever
i love them never had any problem with this breed. The roos can become rather large and loud but have an even temper. They dont seem to be afraid of people even with minimal direct human interaction, they are hardy, and they can live practically in any climate making them a good first chicken
thanks ! and i have to say your silkie Cochin mix looks better then any pure Cochin i've ever seen. also i'll see if my feed store guy has any Cochins i think he might also have a silkie or two left i might be interested in.
thanks for the advise
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just went out to candle my broody eggs after 22 days and not even a pep......
and found out all of those supposed fertile eggs i bought from the local feed store are duds
DUDS!!!!!!
so should i just by some day old chicks and put them under the broody and if so whats the best way to go about that??
Mrs. K :
then call your feed store and see if you can get some more chicks at that 21 day hatch date, in case the eggs don't hatch.
I am on day 5. It is the longest 21 days ever!
Mrs.K
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