- May 1, 2013
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My 3 little cousins that live with me now have had many chickens before (or rather their parents did I guess, 200 at one point on less than 1/2 an acre) anyhow, I've been talking with them about getting them each a chicken. Thought it'd be nice to have the eggs, they'd have a pet and I'd get them all into a local 4-H club where they could show their chickens too. So I've been researching breeds because of course they've had all kinds in the past, they talk about "top hats", "turkens", "hamburgers (lol)", and on and on. I want birds that are docile (I've never had chickens and am still intimidated by them, had an experience at a friends one time being chased and pecked by some) My youngest little cousin really likes the blk/wht colored birds and I found a pic of an Orpington one and read that they are very friendly and good layers. The middle aged girl likes the speckled coloring and so I came across the Speckled Sussex. Now for the oldest child, he wants white eggs.....???? Also, will the different breeds get along ok in the same coop? I'm assuming yes since the kids had those 200 birds before and they were all different breeds, but then they let them all run loose in the yard 24/7.
Input appreciated, thank you.
Dawn
Eastern Shore, MD
Input appreciated, thank you.
Dawn
Eastern Shore, MD