| Author |
Message |
Sue B
Joined: 18 Oct 2005
Posts: 361
Location: Lincolnshire
|
 Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 3:47 pm Post subject: Which cockerel would you choose??????????????????????? |
 |
|
hallo everyone
Just curious but If you could have one cockerel on your desert island what breed would be your number one choice  Can you tell me why eg; is it personality or good looks or something else.
Sue
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
milkmaid
Joined: 19 Apr 2005
Posts: 6954
Location: isle of lewis
|
| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 3:54 pm Post subject: |
|
|
have we got hens of any particular type there as well ,mine would be according to the type of hen but ernie my white dorking would be top of my favorites list ,he stood and helped me rake up the driveway yesterday picking up all the worms as i raked ,would we also be eatting the birds as well or just to keep egg production going 
erine would be good for eatting birds ,but the leghorn might be better for egg production
that's a good question
Last edited by milkmaid on Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:11 pm; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Welsh Duck
Joined: 18 Jul 2007
Posts: 1818
Location: Herefordshire/Welsh Border
|
| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:08 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| My Gold Dutch Cockeral. He has loads of character and looks after his hens well, he is also cheap to feed, which would mean more for me |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Sue B
Joined: 18 Oct 2005
Posts: 361
Location: Lincolnshire
|
| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:17 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Right then...good point Milkmaid, suppose its going to be like choosing a husband so we're probably looking for a good all rounder that is good looking, fun to be with, easy to keep under control and brings home the bacon (eggs) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mojo
Joined: 13 Apr 2005
Posts: 10187
Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE
|
| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| oh you know my CV then .....seriosly it would have to be LF utility breed so i got the best of both needs |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
crazywelshchuck
Joined: 24 May 2008
Posts: 93
|
| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:31 pm Post subject: HI |
|
|
Hi
On my desert island it would have to be a silver appenzeller cockerell I think but for practibility it should be a very large breed like a very big light sussex as you could breed him and have eggs and meat!! but still need the spuds and veg for a mean sunday dinner on my desert island. Maybe would comprise and have sweet and sour chicken with the fresh mangos and pineapples!! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
EGirl
Joined: 01 Nov 2007
Posts: 1001
Location: Dublin, Ireland
|
| Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:48 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Definately a Welsummer, they are stunning. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Attila The Hen
Joined: 19 Sep 2005
Posts: 409
Location: Shetland
|
| Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:41 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Much as I love my pure breeds, easily the best cockerel we've had over the years was a Buff Orpington x Light Sussex - a big meaty bird, with tons of character and a soppy temperament. A good breeder too, who passed his meaty genes onto his offspring, so I have / would feed well on my island!
Attila |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Teasal
Joined: 18 Jun 2008
Posts: 270
Location: High Peak Derbyshire
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:09 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Well I know what I wouldn't have and thats the Maran cockerel I raised from a chicken. He was wicked - every time I went in the field he went for me. Although I was a little sad when the fox got him ......
I like my current cockerels, the two Charlies who are Rhodies, nice boys, no malice in them, quiet to handle - except when they fight each other. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Register
Log in
