So here's the thing, my first chickens where bantams ( silkie, dutch bantamand pekin) and I got them 2yrs ago and they are now each laying on random days. I like the texture and taste of these chickens' eggs, but they are producing too little now. My solution, GET MY FIRST STANDARD GIRLS TO LAY ME SOME EGGS. I still want to keep the bantams as pets because they are just too sweet! So here are the questions I wanted to ask, brace yourselves:
I need a breed that is very docile so that they can get along with each other and the bantams. So which breed is docile in the standard world and if there are not, what measures can i take too ease the bullying?
Which standard breed lays the most and the largest eggs?
Which standard breed lays the most in the later years where laying declines?
And finally what do I feed hens so that they can lay up to their optimum ability?
Please I need help before I take the plunge
I need a breed that is very docile so that they can get along with each other and the bantams. So which breed is docile in the standard world and if there are not, what measures can i take too ease the bullying?
Which standard breed lays the most and the largest eggs?
Which standard breed lays the most in the later years where laying declines?
And finally what do I feed hens so that they can lay up to their optimum ability?
Please I need help before I take the plunge