foxdigger13 114 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 this is a bit random but im bored so what is your favourite breed of chicken and why Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 I was gonna get a cpl chickens but i live in a built up area im sure there is some by laws prohibiting it.and is actually worth keeping two.many eggs would i get a week Quote Link to post Share on other sites
donnyc 1,203 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 I was gonna get a cpl chickens but i live in a built up area im sure there is some by laws prohibiting it.and is actually worth keeping two.many eggs would i get a week KFC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 I was gonna get a cpl chickens but i live in a built up area im sure there is some by laws prohibiting it.and is actually worth keeping two.many eggs would i get a week KFC lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buch 145 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Ive kept Peking Bantams which were nice little things, Old English Game, which were a nightmare as they used to try to kill each other regulaly (but i guess thats good if your well into you gamecocks), various types of the older laying types but ive forgoten what they were called, and weve had quite alot out of the battreys. Id have to say that the ex battry layers are prolly my fav because there usualy in such a state when we get em and theyre pretty well mannered docile things that lay cracking eggs when theyve been free for a while. Pekings come a close second. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
goldfinch2007 2,332 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 OEG,you cant beat a nice ginger cock Quote Link to post Share on other sites
christian71 3,187 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 BBQ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogs-n-natives 1,182 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 For eggs... my faves are Leghorns, especially the white variety... 1 egg per day. For meat I liked to cross breeds like sussex, orpington, rhode island red with an indian game cockerel... For sheer character its got to be the modern game could sit and watch these birds all day long... this wee cock ruled the roost, and would see of old english, shamo, orpington, and rhodey cocks for fun, as he was small he ducked under most attacks then jumped on top... :aikido: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craigyboy 1,274 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 ive got black rock,theyre good layers and dont mind being handled,which is a bonus when they need catching up for any reason,it saves you running round after the feckers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ian118118 10 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 this is a bit random but im bored so what is your favourite breed of chicken and why fried and because they taste better like that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
McKay 37 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 While were on the subject of chickens, What's the best breed for gardens, one that will thrive and lay plenty of eggs for me and a nice garden bird for meat aswell. Another question a little bit off topic, Any ducks that fit that description? (Duck is my favourite meat lol) I've been doing a bit of homework but there is some contradictory stuff knocking about the internet and I would like some first hand experiences. Thanks McKay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 While were on the subject of chickens, What's the best breed for gardens, one that will thrive and lay plenty of eggs for me and a nice garden bird for meat aswell. Another question a little bit off topic, Any ducks that fit that description? (Duck is my favourite meat lol) I've been doing a bit of homework but there is some contradictory stuff knocking about the internet and I would like some first hand experiences. Thanks McKay khaki campbells cz its the only duck i know lol well apart from mallards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
McKay 37 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 While were on the subject of chickens, What's the best breed for gardens, one that will thrive and lay plenty of eggs for me and a nice garden bird for meat aswell. Another question a little bit off topic, Any ducks that fit that description? (Duck is my favourite meat lol) I've been doing a bit of homework but there is some contradictory stuff knocking about the internet and I would like some first hand experiences. Thanks McKay khaki campbells cz its the only duck i know lol well apart from mallards We had 2 mallards a few years ago, We rescued them from chicks till they were fully grown and kept getting found in neighbours gardens, Soo we took them back the farm we got them from. I was about 13/14 then and an anti so their lovely succelent meat didn;t even cross my mind (even though I ate meat). Actually thinking back I don't think I would have had the heart to kill them because we rescued them, If they are bought for meat.........It's a different story :tongue4: ATB McKay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wxm 1,638 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) i got 1 speckeled hen about 10wks old 1 white sussex hen about 10wks old and a ginger warren hen 65wks old Edited May 17, 2010 by Wxm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxdigger13 114 Posted May 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 thanks for all the replys and keep them coming Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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