Well, perhaps I'll get some Ameraucanas after all. A friend is hatching them, so perhaps he can hatch some for me. While I love pretty birds (who doesn't?), our chickens are more for eggs. If I am going to invest in some hens, I want ones that lay well. Basically, leghorns. I'll check what he...
Thanks for the advice! I used to have a rooster, Hercules. He was the best, not aggressive at all. I was looking at roosters on Kijiji and found an Easter Egger. Perhaps a dumb question, but is it fine to have any breed of rooster with any breed of hen?
Anyways, not the best picture, but this...
Thank you! They sound like friendly birds! I don't have a rooster currently, so I wouldn't want them to go broody. Maybe I need to get another roo as well! :)
Hi everyone,
I have an opportunity for a friend to hatch Ameraucanas. I've done a bit of research on them, but I'm wondering what everyone's thoughts are on this breed. Specifically, temperament or experience with them? It appears that they don't lay a lot of eggs compared to some other breeds...