I’ve had Appenzellers for several years now and they are not much different from any of the other 10 breeds I’ve had. They are, if anything, a bit calmer and more mellow than any of the others.
2 cockerels with 4 pullets sounds like trouble. I have Spitzhaubens and they are no different than my other breeds in space requirements. They are slightly smaller, but not enough to make a difference regarding space. It is often very difficult to deal with 2 cockerels. (Of any breeds). I...