Gritkicker
In the Brooder
- May 8, 2015
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Ok, I haven't had chickens in years. This year I just bought 11 chicks, 3 buffs, 2 Black Australorpes, 3 Bard rocks, and what I believe to be 3 delawares. I've had Australorps and Bard Rocks before and I was really happy with their demeanor and just the overall way they acted, even the Roosters were great. I had a Black Australorp Rooster who was amazing. This time around though, I decided to pick a Buff Orp Rooster. I hope he pans out well, I hear they can be great but have heard a few stories from customers at the feed store where I work that they can be a bit feisty. Any Rooster can though, I've had my share.
Anyways.. the delawares. I heard they were docile and good chickens, then I decided to check this site and it has mixed reviews. Some say they aren't good flock birds. Thoughts? They also say they're egg eaters.. I've had my chickens eat eggs in the past, but that was because I was an idiot and showed them how to do it (I was young) I won't be doing that this time around. So yeah, I'm just curious to see what people think about having delawares in a mixed flock. I don't want to be stuck with problem birds. I kind of doubt some of the bad reviews. I've never really had a problem with any hens at all before.
(Sorry if this is in the wrong forum thread)
Anyways.. the delawares. I heard they were docile and good chickens, then I decided to check this site and it has mixed reviews. Some say they aren't good flock birds. Thoughts? They also say they're egg eaters.. I've had my chickens eat eggs in the past, but that was because I was an idiot and showed them how to do it (I was young) I won't be doing that this time around. So yeah, I'm just curious to see what people think about having delawares in a mixed flock. I don't want to be stuck with problem birds. I kind of doubt some of the bad reviews. I've never really had a problem with any hens at all before.
(Sorry if this is in the wrong forum thread)