Cinnamon Queens from Cackle

[Araucana Nest]

Thank you for the reply and info. I'm new to chickens and this is my first flock. I love them already. I don't have a rooster since it's not allowed where I live unfortunately. But will do my very best to care for my 4 girls.
When yours CQ have passed did they naturally or do they end up needing to be euthanize?

There are always new things to learn and assimilate. What I do is reinforced by a strong belief system. I let them pass naturally. I keep them comfortable, either bringing into a shaded protected spot or into my home to a dark quiet room. If it’s winter they go into my greenhouse… anything to help them be comfortable and hydrated as long as it isn’t more intrusive and stressful. I’ve been experimenting with CBD as a pain reliever. So far it has shown promise with my Pekin duck Quack Quack.

 

[Asclepias354]

I’ve read a few horrible things about them. Prone to egg binding, reproductive cancers, short life span of two years. Hoping to hear from someone that has them.

We got 6 Cinnamon Queens about 3 years ago from Cackle Hatchery and three have already passed from having reproductive disorders / cancer. While some of the 6 were/ are prolific layers the ones with troubles stopped laying consistently about a year or so in. I don't think we will ever get this breed again. They are curious and sweet but the health problems give us pause.

 

[jthornton]

I have 2 of the original 12 Cinnamon Queens that are a bit over 4 years old now and one of the original 10 Rhode Island Reds and she is 7 years old. The Rhode Island Red hens seemed to live a bit longer than the Cinnamon Queens and the Cinnamon Queens lay more eggs so it's really a toss up. All 3 still lay eggs and get along so they are happy.

JT