new to chicks and have LOTS of questions!!!

[samygwin9]

apparently so...

what do you guys think about leghorns? they seem like a good breed.
what are you opinions on them?

 

[2Sesslers]

I have six Leghorn hennies and they are sweet. I was pretty disappointed when I got 6 of the same from the pullet barrel at our local farm supply store. However, they have warmed up to us quite well, and I hear they are pretty good layers ~250/year (if that's your thing). Otherwise, I have ready they can be scared {which like I said, mine have warmed up to me}, and they do spook a little but will come up to me when I have treats, listen when I talk to them - you know...all of the important chicken things.

I do have to admit -- in reference to my sadness over my 6 boring Leghorn purchase, I was too looking for a little difference in my crew - I got myself 2 little SLW girlies. They are cute, like the Doms - black and white.

 

[samygwin9]

do they get along fine with the other chickens?

 

[SA Farm]

apparently so...

what do you guys think about leghorns? they seem like a good breed.
what are you opinions on them?

I had leghorns last year. They were rescued from a large production place. Their nails were super long and their combs fell over their eyes. They had almost no feathers and looked terrible. It took them about a month and a half of free-ranging and tlc to start laying again. They feathered out and were always skittish, but they came running when I called them for treats. They were wonderful layers, nearly an egg each daily. I grew very fond of them.
They moved on this spring since we're branching out this year and wanted dual-purpose breeds. Right now my favorite breed is the speckled sussex and my favorite chicken is Foggy.

 

[samygwin9]

its decited then i'm going to get some!!

 

[samygwin9]

definatly getting at least one leghorn. they seem like an amzing breed! great egg layers!



pic of the week out tomorrow btws!

 

[SA Farm]

 

[samygwin9]

I love picking out animals!!!
you're just staring into a bin of babies and that one..... that does something so adorable you just HAVE to get it!!

I call it destiny what do you call it?

hee hee

 

[SA Farm]

Mostly I call it..."But, honey, it's soooo cute! Please!!!!!!" lol

 

[samygwin9]

lol I been there! does yours eventualy give in? after begging of course!