I thought all the hoopla about Buff Orphingtons being wonderfully sweet, docile birds was probably at *best* an overstatement. I picked up a 3 month old roo from PamperedPoultry (a bycer) today and he is seriously the *nicest* bird. We've only been home with him about half an hour, and he's stretched out on the desk beside me, basking in the air conditioner and chatting at the cats. He also really loves perching on my wrist while I type (I dunno).
I know the biggest challenges with his behaviour are still to come, along with hormones, but he's seriously the most puppy-like chicken I've *ever* encountered. Not that that's saying much, but. He really is a *sweet*, affectionate and personable bird. I am IMPRESSED and very much liking this bird.
(As well as the OEGB, bantam cochins, and pair of D'uccles I also got today. Still. I think I like this one MOST. His personality's just incredible.)
I know the biggest challenges with his behaviour are still to come, along with hormones, but he's seriously the most puppy-like chicken I've *ever* encountered. Not that that's saying much, but. He really is a *sweet*, affectionate and personable bird. I am IMPRESSED and very much liking this bird.
(As well as the OEGB, bantam cochins, and pair of D'uccles I also got today. Still. I think I like this one MOST. His personality's just incredible.)