I used Nankins to raise quail - the hens are terrific moms and the roosters are little jackasses, but protective. Shrill though. My Nankin hens built a shared nest and co-sat/co-parented. The second go around, I gave them standard eggs and they hatched out 7 chicks who within 6 weeks were bigger than mom. It was summer and plenty hot but I was concerned that they wouldn't be able to keep the chicks warm. But they did. The funniest thing is that at a few months of age, the chicks would lay down beside each other and the moms would climb on top and sleep there in little chicken pyramids.
On Sunday, February 23, 2014 11:01 AM, Deb and Randy Buckler wrote:
Most roosters, if they are worth their salt, will protect the hens and their chicks. If you are using banty hens, please don't get standard size roosters! OMG, they will grind those little hens into the ground trying to mate with them.If you are concerned about predators....well alot of people say bantys "attract' hawks and the such because the are so little and "easy". Maybe you should start with bigger chickens....I like Buff Orpingtons...they aren't known for being "mean", but I have seen some grand, gentle old roosters who really looked after their flock. If you try to find "mean" roosters, they will be "mean" to you too!Deb
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