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CynazarGoldens said:
I can't say enough about Wyandottes. I ordered BLRWs from McMurray hatchery about six years ago and they were the sweetest, calmest, prettiest birds! I ordered many other breeds including the "rare assortment" - the Wyandottes were my absolute favorites. I sold many of them at the Sussex County fair and I had families calling me back next year for more.
I also got a Silver Laced and a Gold Laced.. the SLW had no interest in being held or socializing with the humans. The GLW was nice, though.
I did eventually try ordering breeder stock BLRWs, but the very expensive eggs did not hatch. I was using one of those Styrofoam incubators that you can order online... I guarantee that was the issue. It was very hard to keep the humidity high enough.

I did a lot of research on breeds and chose that one because they had all the qualities I hoped for in a chicken.
Jenne
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CynazarGoldens said:
Have you considered Bielefelders?
They are auto-sexing so you'd be able to tell exactly which ones are the pullets by their colors / patterns as soon as they hatch.
From what I've read about them they seem to be very sweet, calm, gentle, etc. They are nice and big (sort of like Brahmas), beautiful, fluffy, and do wonderfully in the cold weather. The Bielefelders really stand out to me because I've always drooled over that Crele/Cuckoo color pattern! They are also supposed to lay very dark brown eggs. They are on my very short list of "must have.. eventually". The other breeds on my list include Wyandottes (I love Wyandottes, especially Blue Laced Reds), Brahmas (loving Golden Laced and Blue Partridge, I don't like the fact that they have feathered feet, though!), and Barnevelders (they come in Double Laced Blue, totally awesome!). Okay I have to admit I'm also crazy about Rhodebars - I absolutely must get some of those eventually - and Basques. They sound really awesome and different (early maturing, completely unique temperament, etc.), plus I am secretly obsessed with all things Basque in the first place. Can you tell I'm missing having chickens?

I hope I helped!
Jenne
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Oh my! All this and @dheltzel's input is making me dream of a bigger and diverse flock!
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AnneInTheBurbs said:
Thanks Stake, thankfully our realtor has played a lot of "chess" and is helping us with all of the little nuances that can seal the deal. I can't help being nervous though. Here I am at 3:43 on the chicken forum because this is third night I woke up in the middle of the night. I have prayed about it a lot and given it over to God, but waiting is hard to do...
As I'm reading this, all I can think of is Dennis sporting some new "Davey Crockett" type pelt hats for winter. Haha! If you're going to cull them, you might as well use that beautiful fur!
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Anne:

Sorry to be preachy, but, 'your realtor' is really working for the sellers....they only get paid if the deal closes and they will tell you anything for the commission....any offer should include a condition "upon home inspection"....it costs some $$$ but, may turn up things you need to factor in....also, it puts pressure on the seller....if it has a septic system, that should also be certified....lastly, "sealing the deal" may not be the smart thing....you need to be able to walk away if needed....geez, didn't mean to wag the finger at you....PM me if you want to chat....
 
Chicken-nugget said:
And are legbars good with other chicken breeds or are they bossy/aggressive or too shy
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Its been my experience that Legbars come in all personalities...my alpha girl is totally friendly and likes to be petted and held...my omega girl always comes to eat out of my hand and if the boys give her too much attention....My Original Roo was the best you could ask for....my current main Roo, I think will grow into a good one two...for my advise, get a few and see....
 

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