Since lurking around the board I have see-sawed between elation and depression. I am really excited because I have several chicks on order to be delivered in about three weeks. They are Bantams. The breeds are: Barred Rock, Buff Brahma, White Wyandotte, Mottled Cochin, Welsumer, Patridge Silkie, and possibly a Quail D'anver. I already have two black Araucanas. I am considering adding a RIR or a Leghorn. I wanted some eggs for my family. I wanted to have some pet chickens. I figured I might as well have fun with the different colors and personalities. And I hoped that they might molt/go broody at different times. But so many people are so down on hatchery chicks. The Cochins aren't as fluffy. The silkies don't have beards... Are they REALLY THAT BAD? I am not planning on showing... Has anyone ordered any of those breeds from MPC...how did they turn out for you?
Thanks, Julie
Thanks, Julie