Post by Anne on Oct 3, 2008 11:47:17 GMT -5
Yeah, this isn't here for you to help me decide what kind or how to look after them (heh, like you'd know anyway >.>
I just need to keep track of the breeds I like because I keep forgetting 
Rule of thum is about 3 - 4 sqare feet per chicken.
Silver Laced Wyandotte
The Wyandotte is a breed that suits both free range and confinement in a run. They occasionally go broody. They tend to be quite friendly, and not flighty, and so make good pets for people. They are also very vocal, uttering soft clucks on a regular basis.
The hens (females) will lay around 200 eggs a year with an exceptional hen laying around 240 eggs a year. The eggs are brown or tinted.
Super fluffy; they are prone to accumulation of feces on vent-area feathers that needs to be regularly washed off, or the vent could become clogged. (a job for mum)
Dependable egg laying, easygoing nature, hardy.
Silkies
www.backyardchickens.com/breeds/bantams_silkies.html
Silkies are well known for their calm, friendly temperament. Among the most docile of poultry, Silkies are considered an ideal pet. Hens are also exceptionally broody, and make good mothers. Though they are poor layers themselves, they are commonly used to hatch eggs from other breeds and bird species.
Silkies lay between 50 and 120 cream to brown colored eggs
Barred Cochin
They are very gentle, excellent setters and require little space.
Cochins are known the world over for being big friendly balls of fluff and feathers. They don't very lay well but are very popular because of their sweet personality and fantastic mothering qualities.
They are often only roughly 20-30 centimeters tall (with head upright) and their feet and legs are completely covered by their feathers.
Pekin Bantams are very docile, and with careful and regular handling they will be happy to sit on their owner's lap to be stroked and petted.
Brahmas (Light)
Generous egg laying and hardiness even during the winter months
Brahmas are relaxed, friendly birds that can make good pets or show chickens. They aren't flighty and have an even temperament. Roosters are not usually "mean". The are easy to catch and are daring; they will eat food out of your hand no matter what. The downside is that they do not know their size and may jump up onto you, causing you to trip or fall.
Sebrights (Bantam)
They lay tiny, white eggs and are not kept for meat production.
Sebrights are neither prolific egg layers, nor outstanding meat birds. They can be difficult to raise, especially for the beginner. Hens rarely go broody and chicks usually have high mortality rates. Adults are generally hardy birds, but are especially susceptible to Marek's disease. Somewhat skittish birds. Due to their small size and relatively large wings, they are one of a minority of chicken breeds that retains a strong flying ability.
Mille Fleur bantam (Booted Bantams)
They are good foragers, and are said to do less damage to garden plants because of their heavily feathered feet. However, most breeders keep their Booted Bantams confined and on soft bedding in order to maintain these feathers.[1] Hens readily go broody, and lay very small eggs that are white or tinted in color. Their egg production is respectable for bantams, especially in summer.
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I just need to keep track of the breeds I like because I keep forgetting 
Rule of thum is about 3 - 4 sqare feet per chicken.
Silver Laced Wyandotte
The Wyandotte is a breed that suits both free range and confinement in a run. They occasionally go broody. They tend to be quite friendly, and not flighty, and so make good pets for people. They are also very vocal, uttering soft clucks on a regular basis.
The hens (females) will lay around 200 eggs a year with an exceptional hen laying around 240 eggs a year. The eggs are brown or tinted.
Super fluffy; they are prone to accumulation of feces on vent-area feathers that needs to be regularly washed off, or the vent could become clogged. (a job for mum)
Dependable egg laying, easygoing nature, hardy.
Silkies
www.backyardchickens.com/breeds/bantams_silkies.html
Silkies are well known for their calm, friendly temperament. Among the most docile of poultry, Silkies are considered an ideal pet. Hens are also exceptionally broody, and make good mothers. Though they are poor layers themselves, they are commonly used to hatch eggs from other breeds and bird species.
Silkies lay between 50 and 120 cream to brown colored eggs
Barred Cochin
They are very gentle, excellent setters and require little space.
Cochins are known the world over for being big friendly balls of fluff and feathers. They don't very lay well but are very popular because of their sweet personality and fantastic mothering qualities.
They are often only roughly 20-30 centimeters tall (with head upright) and their feet and legs are completely covered by their feathers.
Pekin Bantams are very docile, and with careful and regular handling they will be happy to sit on their owner's lap to be stroked and petted.
Brahmas (Light)
Generous egg laying and hardiness even during the winter months
Brahmas are relaxed, friendly birds that can make good pets or show chickens. They aren't flighty and have an even temperament. Roosters are not usually "mean". The are easy to catch and are daring; they will eat food out of your hand no matter what. The downside is that they do not know their size and may jump up onto you, causing you to trip or fall.
Sebrights (Bantam)
They lay tiny, white eggs and are not kept for meat production.
Sebrights are neither prolific egg layers, nor outstanding meat birds. They can be difficult to raise, especially for the beginner. Hens rarely go broody and chicks usually have high mortality rates. Adults are generally hardy birds, but are especially susceptible to Marek's disease. Somewhat skittish birds. Due to their small size and relatively large wings, they are one of a minority of chicken breeds that retains a strong flying ability.
Mille Fleur bantam (Booted Bantams)
They are good foragers, and are said to do less damage to garden plants because of their heavily feathered feet. However, most breeders keep their Booted Bantams confined and on soft bedding in order to maintain these feathers.[1] Hens readily go broody, and lay very small eggs that are white or tinted in color. Their egg production is respectable for bantams, especially in summer.
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