CINNAMON QUEEN pros and cons

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PedalThumper said:
I don't understand- does this mean that they will die after two years?
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Production breeds like this are bred to lay every day, this is incredibly draining on the hens and most of them end up dying very prematurely from reproductive cancer or internal laying. Not to say some of them can't live longer, but many of them never see 3 years of age.
 
When selecting my chicks, I chatted with the hatchery because I was looking for cold hardy birds. They recommended Cinnamon Queens and Brahmas. I didn't know that the CQ's were actually sex links. At 10 days old, the CQ's are very healthy, happy, and actually a little feisty. Exceedingly friendly, though. Out of seven, four of them like to be handled and snuggled. The others tolerate it.
So far, they are sweet chickens. We'll see!
 
Beekissed said:
I've not seen anything real good out of either sex link bird, red or black. No longevity of lay and burn out in the second year...after that they tend to have reproductive issues, almost every single bird. Nor do they forage particularly well, either red or black, nor are they feed thrifty or naturally hardy.

Most often, those who espouse the qualities of the sex link birds only keep them for 2 laying seasons and get rid of them for a new flock of the same after that, and might not have kept them long enough to see what happens after they burn out.

Much like Cornish Cross broiler birds, the red sex link birds are bred for a specific time frame of performance and then they seem to have an expiration date stamped on the bottom of their feet. I'd never recommend a sex link to anyone who isn't merely wanting high egg production for a year and a half then will be using them for meat afterwards...and do it quickly before they die.

Pros? A friendly bird that lays a large brown egg daily for a year.
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Found your site by accident. My Brother in law has just gotten a couple of Cinnamon Queens for his backyard, and he is pleased with them. I don't have nearly as much room as he does, so I'm wondering if maybe 2 would be quiet enough to keep the HOA from finding out. I'm kind of stuck here for a while, and since things are going sour real quick, I at least want to be able to eat. Super Chicken
 
Hen House Hustler said:
Found your site by accident. My Brother in law has just gotten a couple of Cinnamon Queens for his backyard, and he is pleased with them. I don't have nearly as much room as he does, so I'm wondering if maybe 2 would be quiet enough to keep the HOA from finding out. I'm kind of stuck here for a while, and since things are going sour real quick, I at least want to be able to eat. Super Chicken
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Hi, @Hen House Hustler, the OP or the original poster hasn't been on BYC since December, 2016. I recommend that you start a thread here. I hope this helps. ☺️ Btw, Welcome To BackYard Chickens!
 
Welcome to BYC! This awesome community of poultry keepers and experts will be very excited to jump in and answer whatever questions you may have. 😊
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