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Shellebelle920
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I have no experience with any chickens, but I thought that I’d just see how things would play out. I suspect that each girl will have her own personality despite trying to pick some breeds based off of their temperament.My Faverolles live with a Buff Orpington. She was THE dominant hen in a flock that included a Barred Rock, a Rhode Island Red and a Sicilian Buttercup. In fact, Honey must have imagined she was a rooster; she quit laying eggs and began bossing all the others in her coop.
When a mink killed all but her, she lived alone for months. I let Honey free-range in the daytime with the Favs until she pretty much chose them -- instead of the Iowa Blues -- as her coop mates.
The Favs are pretty docile; mine have only ever lived with each other and the Orp since they left the brooder. Celeste and Camille do the submissive squat whenever they even suspect I might try to pick them up. But I absolutely adore their funny faces and weird gait. And, when I yell, "Chick, chick" they come running for treats.
I have no experience with Brahmas, but they look cool. Every hen has her own personality, so no matter your best intentions, someone with feathers can outsmart you!