Should I get a pair of Welsummers?

[texaschickmama]

Okay, so don't medicate them and keep separated for 35 days. I can do that. Is that why the "super bug" has come to light in humans, because we are using too many antibiotics? Just got me thinking,

 

[skeeter9]

To answer your original question - if you are looking for a breed that lays beautiful very dark brown eggs, then Welsummers will certainly fit the bill. They are also very pretty. Have you seen a picture of a mature roo? They're to die for!!!! I have a young roo and he is a big love bug - he'd ride around on my arm cooing to me all day if I'd let him. I know a couple of people that have adult birds and they say they are nice and calm.

I say, "Go for it!!!" LOL

Lori

 

[speckledhen]

I agree, the roosters are amazing-looking. I think they're a fine breed, from what I've heard from others. If you just follow a quarantine protocol, I don't see why not, if you really want them.

 

[EweSheep]

I LOVE my Welsummers!

Sorry no Roo pictures...not allowed to have them in the city! I would love to see some Roo pics!

 

[texaschickmama]

The roos are beautiful, I got that Storey's Illustrated Poultry Breeds book and it has great pics of everything.

 

[HenHaven]

Get 'em, get 'em, get 'em!!!! You will LOVE the eggs! The dark brown eggs have speckles, and they are just beautiful. I've never had a roo, but I have heard that they are beautiful and I think I heard that they are good fathers, too!

 

[horsewishr]

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Yes, that's why. And the US uses TONS of antibiotics in livestock. NOT a good idea, in the long run.