Sound advice Marla! Hatchery chickens are often far from the standard of the breeds they sell.
I am addicted to silkies; my true passion is breeding beautiful silkies to the standard. I have not been recommending silkies because people who order silkies from hatcheries will be sorely disappointed in the quality of silkies they receive if they plan on showing them.
Silkies lay well, at least mine do when they are not broody, not hiding eggs under thick piles of fluffy bedding, not hiding eggs under hollow feed stands or in the feeders, not insisting on hatching every egg they lay. While it is a contest to see who can get to their eggs first, (they win because I have to go to work to support their fluffy butts), it's hard to beat their personable ways. My sillkies like to be held, come to me and talk to me, learn their names and come when called, are curious and sassy, let me know when they have a problem, and in general are a pleasure to own and be owned by.
Cathryn rainbowsilkies MI
From: Marla <marlajulich@yahoo.com>
To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 8:26 PM
Subject: Re: [CHICKENS-101] Another Newbie!
Welcome CT ladies! I'm sorry if I scared you away from RIRs Sue. Some people say their hens are lovely well behaved individuals. Most though will tell you that even if they play nice with humans, they are hard on other chickens. Rocks of whatever color you prefer are good layers and gentle. My fave is buff orp but some say they aren't the best layers and they love to go broody. If you're planning on showing, it would be beneficial to find a local breeder instead of buying from a hatchery if possible. I'm a poultry 4h leader and my dd shows. We have a mixture of hatchery and breeder birds. Knowing the APA standards for your breed is the most important.
Best wishes,
Marla
Best wishes,
Marla
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