We’ve ordered: a buff orpington, silver laced Orpington, welsummer and 2 EE’s. I chose them for personality as well as a mixed color egg basket .. and as for the silver laced Orpington… just intrigued by the beauty of them. No bantams bc although I hear they are great for kids… I want large eggs...
I’ve read different things about handling chicks to raise them to be people-friendly. Our chickens will be backyard family pets and while I know they all have their own personalities, i want to give them the best chance to know us and not fear us. Maybe even let us hold them, my kids too when...