Thanks! My wife raised some from chicks last year and she really enjoyed the whole process. Ok, maybe not the wiping of pasty butts. It's interesting watching their coloring change as their feathers come in. I have heard tell that when it comes to silver laced Wyandotte hens, the more show quality the bird, the less productive in the egg laying department. That has held true with last years chicks. My wife only wants to add three or four more SLW's and sell the other 8 or 9. I wonder if she will choose beauty over personality?
Show quality are usually more Heritage types and yes, they do lay less. But Hertiage breeds live longer lives. Wyandottes are a wonderful breed to keep!
