2x @micstrachan - I would not want a "production" breed. I was not aware that crested breeds all had vaulted skulls, thought it was only Silkies (learning). What kind of health issues do the SF, AM, EE and Auracana's have?
Love Orpingtons, wish I could get one in every color :love
@Brahma Chicken5000 Great ides with this this thread ... Insight to other breeds when thinking "what next". I have raised (chicks to 8wks) a variety but have only kept a few breeds, Orpingtongs, Wyandottes, RIR and EE. The RIR was Hubby's choice, he learned to let me pick the breeds. The...