I really appreciate the input you've given me though-out the thread Wyandottes7!!
I cant wait to get my little fluff balls, its a little more work than i was looking for but i do belive it will be well worth it, plus who doesnt love a fluffy little ball of feathers with legs that goes cheep...
Thanx again everyone for sharing your experiences with the various breeds ya'll have had! As expected i remain as undecided as ever, however i do think i am narrowing down my breed list.
I am curious to know if those who have had really nice chickens bought them as 1 day olds or even hatched...
Thanx for the pics loveblackstars! Beautiful birds you have there!
I new this would be a good thread for a newbie - lots of great ideas.
Red/Black stars
Wyandottes
Sex Links
all looking very good, many good positive comments about them
Thanks again everyone for the help!
Thank you for the input everyone, great real-world experience to hear about. I've heard good things about the Red Star. Like Percheron Chick said i'll probably change my mind 100 times and think im well on the way to that # of mind changes. Appreciate the input.
What do people think about the...
Thanx Wyandottes7! Thats great feedback, i love getting info from people who have actual experience with these hens.
The Wyandottes look like beautiful birds, i will certainly add it to my A list. I was also looking at the Red Star or Black Stars and the Easter Eggers are intriguing as well...
Hey all, I'm new to the chicken thing and will be lookin to get chicks next spring and want help deciding which breeds to go with. I'm trying to do all my research now so i will be totally ready for the girls when coop is built. Looking for 4-5 large, productive brown egg laying, must be docile...