We are steady but moderate egg consumers most days except when baking or making egg heavy dishes. Looking for a pet quality chicken with mild personality. Really want Silkie pair but I heard they are broody and might be a little short for just one t o support or eating and still let her occasionally keep something. So I might want a silkie-compatible egg layer hen to keep the stress down for our girl bunnychicken? I was thinking maybe a Polish since it is also a obstructed vision, mild tempered chicken? The kennel can be easily converted to coop/aviary. The doghouse is actually a playhouse/shed, so tall and roomy.
The intention is pet with a bonus more than eggs pouring out everywhere. The yard is large for fun and forage time but the weather as a few week where they really would need to come indoors and sleep in the kennel to have the house temp. Winter has a few icy weeks as well. Otherwise the temps in these AZ mtns are fairly static.
The yard fence is 8ft. The kennel area is shorter by half but topped.
Are there other friendly breeds that lay more often that would still be okay with the silkies?
(currently going over possible slip thru areas in the fencing ). I really want to keep max number down to 4... and just supplement from store if needed
The intention is pet with a bonus more than eggs pouring out everywhere. The yard is large for fun and forage time but the weather as a few week where they really would need to come indoors and sleep in the kennel to have the house temp. Winter has a few icy weeks as well. Otherwise the temps in these AZ mtns are fairly static.
The yard fence is 8ft. The kennel area is shorter by half but topped.
Are there other friendly breeds that lay more often that would still be okay with the silkies?
(currently going over possible slip thru areas in the fencing ). I really want to keep max number down to 4... and just supplement from store if needed
