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[CapricornFarm]

Bound to be good, i am selling 6 guineas! Deb

 

[ShrekDawg]

Maybe you could get some Brahmas or Cochins? They are supposed to be really docile, gentle breeds. They are pretty big though, especially Brahmas, and might not be the best layers but they go broody a lot and are good mothers. I think Cochins are slightly smaller than Brahmas but I’m not sure. So they might be a better choice. Orpingtons are good too but I personally find mine a tad bit stupid haha not there’s anything wrong with that but they might not be the best mothers. They are sweet and docile though. And it might just be mine. Plenty of people do use them as broodies and say they make good mothers but I think they might lead the babies into danger is all lol Silkies are excellent broodies too but they’re technically bantams so might not be what you want. I have heard Speckled Sussex are supposed to be excellent mothers and some people have theirs just go off and hide and come back with babies every year lol supposed to be excellent foragers too and they might lay a little bit better than some of the other broody breeds. I don’t know anything about the roosters though. But I think most of the big, heavy or dual purpose breeds should be fairly friendly and docile. Although I wouldn’t get a Rhode Island Red. Those roos are supposed to be nasty. Don’t know if it is true or not and I am sure well bred ones such as at the show (as opposed to hatchery ones or production reds) might be nicer but I personally wouldn’t risk it. Do you just want broodies to hatch things for you or are you trying to get a breeding trio? Is the roo the same breed or do you want a good flock roo and then also some broodies? Cause if you want a good flock roo, it might be better to get a slightly flightier one. I have heard Easter Eggers or Ameraucanas are very good roosters and gentle. Or something like a leghorn or New Hampshire Red might be good. There are lots of good rooster breeds but a lot of it depends on individual personalities too rather than just breed

 

[igorsMistress]

Thanks for the well wishes. Migraines driven by weather changes. I called off work today, noise makes it worse.

Sean, I've had migraines that make me cry. I know they'll go away before long though. The constant pain from being broken, with some days worse than others, can be more taxing on the body which certainly makes it worse.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Okay, let me make a request for advice. The poultry show is on February 16-17 and I plan on acquiring a Roo and hopefully 1 or 2 broody type hens. I have enough of these, View attachment 1667396. Now I need a couple of theseView attachment 1667400 View attachment 1667400 Any recommendations are welcome, since I dont know much about breeds. Also would welcome suggestions about docile breeds for rooster choices.

I am looking for broody hens too! I decided on Cochins, silkies, and mille fleur d'uccles. Most bantams go broody, seramas especially.

 

[Bamabexchicks]

I am looking for broody hens too! I decided on Cochins, silkies, and mille fleur d'uccles. Most bantams go broody, seramas especially.

That would be cute! I want fertile eggs from my entire flock though, 2 of my RIR eggs weigh as much as a Serama! Are Cochins all considered bantams?

 

[Bamabexchicks]

Thanks for the well wishes. Migraines driven by weather changes. I called off work today, noise makes it worse.

Sean, I've had migraines that make me cry. I know they'll go away before long though. The constant pain from being broken, with some days worse than others, can be more taxing on the body which certainly makes it worse.

IM, I suffered debilitating migraines from my early teens until I went through the change at 50. I started taking Evening primrose oil capsules to mediate menopause symptoms and my headaches stopped almost completely. The EPO is loaded with omega 6 and 9 that we are lacking in our diets.

 

[Bamabexchicks]

Maybe you could get some Brahmas or Cochins? They are supposed to be really docile, gentle breeds. They are pretty big though, especially Brahmas, and might not be the best layers but they go broody a lot and are good mothers. I think Cochins are slightly smaller than Brahmas but I’m not sure. So they might be a better choice. Orpingtons are good too but I personally find mine a tad bit stupid haha not there’s anything wrong with that but they might not be the best mothers. They are sweet and docile though. And it might just be mine. Plenty of people do use them as broodies and say they make good mothers but I think they might lead the babies into danger is all lol Silkies are excellent broodies too but they’re technically bantams so might not be what you want. I have heard Speckled Sussex are supposed to be excellent mothers and some people have theirs just go off and hide and come back with babies every year lol supposed to be excellent foragers too and they might lay a little bit better than some of the other broody breeds. I don’t know anything about the roosters though. But I think most of the big, heavy or dual purpose breeds should be fairly friendly and docile. Although I wouldn’t get a Rhode Island Red. Those roos are supposed to be nasty. Don’t know if it is true or not and I am sure well bred ones such as at the show (as opposed to hatchery ones or production reds) might be nicer but I personally wouldn’t risk it. Do you just want broodies to hatch things for you or are you trying to get a breeding trio? Is the roo the same breed or do you want a good flock roo and then also some broodies? Cause if you want a good flock roo, it might be better to get a slightly flightier one. I have heard Easter Eggers or Ameraucanas are very good roosters and gentle. Or something like a leghorn or New Hampshire Red might be good. There are lots of good rooster breeds but a lot of it depends on individual personalities too rather than just breed

I'm hoping for a good flock roo, but thinking I might get a trio so we can get some pure bred chicks. Also discovered that Meyers Hatchery sells Marecks vaccines.

 

[Cyprus]

D'Uccles are actually only moderate broodies. They don't go often. They are poor - fair layers. The roos are very docile, but if you're looking for a broody breed, D'Uccles are not the best choice.

Color doesn't matter.

 

[CapricornFarm]

That would be cute! I want fertile eggs from my entire flock though, 2 of my RIR eggs weigh as much as a Serama! Are Cochins all considered bantams?

No, there are large fowl Cochins.

 

[CapricornFarm]

I'm hoping for a good flock roo, but thinking I might get a trio so we can get some pure bred chicks. Also discovered that Meyers Hatchery sells Marecks vaccines.

I think you can get an aggressive roo in most LF breeds. If you get one, get rid of it and try another.