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Pros: Really friendly, attention loving, spastic, goons! They have alot of character and are such eye candy. Certain strains have been better suited over the years for producing more eggs than they are 'expected' to. My hatchery birds lay large amounts of eggs per week, almost one each day per bird.
Cons: The obvious, the crest. Crests cause vision restriction as well as a target for bullying birds to take their anger out on. They really can be a chew toy if not integrated properly or put into a group with domineering breeds. Feather-picking is not fun and can not only lead to balding, bloody, sickly looking birds, but can be very difficult to stop. I talk with experience. Make certain you provide all of your birds with space, and they are not very bored, and all should go well.
Besides the previous points mentioned, I have few complaints. Unfortunately, they don't usually have just one disposition. My Buff Laced is my friendliest, loving when I hold her and walk with her, and generally, a glutton for affection. My Silver Laced is a bit more skittish and is only now becoming used to me holding her, though she still eats from my hands. My Golden Laced really has never liked me since she was a chick and dislikes when I hold her. She only likes perching on me. My deceased WCB liked attention, food, but didn't always like being held. It's the luck of the draw.
Go ahead, try a few. But if anyone draws blood, take the injured bird away, right away, and do not introduce them again until they are fully healed.
Uh-oh, might have to find myself some buff-laced bantam polish! Not that I have room in my coop at the moment, but, you know, when I do have room.
