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My Australorp just started laying a few weeks ago, and her comb isn't large at all. (Not like my Leghorns) For the big combs, put Vaseline on them to prevent frostbite.
I refuse to have a flock w/out my Wyandottes ! They are cold hardy, have small combs, are dual-purpose, docile, and...
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I might have to get a silkie or 2 for my kids. I keep hearing great things about them ! Mine are all friendly. Starting as chicks, I held them as much as possible so they would be tame. The oldest one is now 10 months old and still likes to be held. One of the breeders (a fellow...
I like the rainbow of egg colors too. I get pink fron my banty, white from my Leghorns, Blue from my Ameraucana and EE's, and different shades of tan and brown from the rest. I also like the different colors and sizes of the many breeds. The Hubby has given me the ok to DOUBLE my flock in the...