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  1. 4hchickmama

    Making a true backyard chicken?

    It is becoming quite apparent that you just want to argue with people who are pointing out the lack of logic in your statements, so this will be my last post on this thread. I actually have a biology degree and went to nursing school, so I have quite an extensive scientific background. I also...
  2. 4hchickmama

    Making a true backyard chicken?

    You think Basenji's chortling and scenthound's baying is quiet? Umm okay. I will take barking over baying any day. As I said before, you would have to have a genetic mutation to not crow or cluck and then attempt to breed for that trait. I'm not sure how you would go about finding a bird...
  3. 4hchickmama

    Making a true backyard chicken?

    And my orp is a poor layer at 3-4 eggs a week, but my silkie is a great layer laying 6-7 eggs a week. It is down to the bird. Yep. Same as dogs. You can have a breed that in general is quiet, or energetic, or obedient....but it is really down to the individual animal. As I said...
  4. 4hchickmama

    Making a true backyard chicken?

    Well roosters are going to be roosters. I don't think there is a way to make a rooster that doesn't crow. My hens are all moderately quiet. I have a silkie, a sizzle, an orpington, and a plymouth rock...and some young chicks. Other than the "hey world!!! I laid an egg" song, they are all...
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