The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Warrens Goto page Previous  1, 2          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Breeds Author Message kentynet Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 5 Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:17 pm    Post subject: ChuckChuck wrote: Just picked up three today, seem very friendly and docile. Anyone had more experience with them? I've got them and they are the same. They are very friendly towards people, but do tend to get under your feet now and then. They a great for kids. Back to top kentynet Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 5 Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:21 pm    Post subject: Barny_Velder wrote: leghorn_guy wrote: it's not a pure real breed, it's an industrial production chicken, so why did u put it on this forum? Because lots of us have them and enjoy them. I'll take some pics of my girls over the next few days; free range they are as healthy if not healthier than "pure" breeds. Also a lot of folk adopt ex battery hens, which are almost always warrens, it may not be a poultry club breed but it is a "type" recognised by most people. I agree. Out of 4 pure breeds I had, 3 have died of over winter. I also have 11 hybrids (two Daisy belles or pied sussex, 4 Warrens and 4 black rocks) and none of them have been affected by anything at all! Back to top mrsg Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Herefordshire Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:58 am    Post subject: I was really pleased to find this thread. I can understand about them not being pure bred, but for someone like me, just starting out with poultry they are ideal. It is just a shame I have been able to find out very little about them elsewhere. Ours are very tame, come when you call them, easy to handle, and provide hours of entertainment. They live free range on a 70 foot strip of land, but even with wings clipped and a 6 foot fence they still managed to get out. They worked out that if they stood on the roof of the hen house they could launch themselves over the fence to freedom! Needless to say the coop is now moved. Funnily enough they kept heading next door to our neighbour who works for Sun Valley! They don't want to eat their pellets at the mo (i posted in the clinic section) but apart from that, a nice beginners bird with eggs every day. I would love any more info on them ( egg laying life or length of life in general ) Cheers Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Breeds All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page Previous  1, 2 Page 2 of 2 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group