Kingscall, thanks, appreciate the kind words, I guess I've had barred rocks since I was a 5-yr. old (my grandmother owned them actually) so they don't strike me as something wonderful, but everyone is ABSOLUTELY right, they are the best breed, maybe just not my taste. Hey, you have bantam...
Like I just said, I like Orpingtons and wyandottes, for color, size, built, temperament and the feel when you carry one in your lap, Buttercup, my buff orpington weighs the same as Sylvester, our cat.
beefy, why did you have to steal my most valueable advisor??? Cynthia don't go please!!(just kidding) thanks for the great input. I am like speckledhen, I like the shape and temperament of Orpingtons and wyandottes, but I also love the color, some times I think I should forget about breeding the...
Please also tell me the rooster's temperament. That is what matters the most. All these hens are great, Cynthia, I love my barred rocks too but as a couple is rooter a good kind to keep in the city? E.g, right now, my silkie rooter is the best, not loud at all, neighbors love him, he's gentle...
Hi, I am a hobbyist but after browsing through this forum I know everyone here can gauge the intensity of passion involved in this HOBBY confined to JUST the backyard. I ended up having too many silkies, barred rocks, and wyandottes, I want to now give those away and restrict myself to just one...