Sandychick Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 It all started quite simple......an Amber Star and a Bluebelle. The problem is, the more websites I look at to find some in stock, I see more cute chicken pictures of other breeds! The list has now grown to Columbine, Sussex, White Star, Amber Star or Bluebelle. Although I would love one of each really I need to stick to the original plan......2 more! I've had an amber star before and know they are lovely, but any comments on the other breeds, to help me decide would be great. I'm hoping to get them next Friday but my brain is in a muddle now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Out of your choices I would opt for the columbine and sussex (I love the buff sussex - so pretty) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 If you want different coloured eggs then a coloumbine and white star would be good. Otherwise, i can't really choose between them. They are all lovely birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 It's Elementary my dear omleteer Speckled Sussex (sooo ) and a columbine not guaranteed or though as mine laid just keep a wish list for others you dont get for the future.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 an other vote for a Columbine even though my Cyclone lays she's concistant in size and quality a speckled sussex and a buff laced dotte are top of my wish list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 Columbine seems popular then! I've heard they are not very friendly though, it this true? I'm tempted to get another 3 hens, but I would be swamped in eggs already get 14 a week.....I only need about 5 for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 well mine (skyline, same bird different breeder name) isn't friendly, shes a lovely bird and no other problems except she wont allow you to pick her up easily. Others on here have different experiences though, each bird is different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Columbine seems popular then! I've heard they are not very friendly though, it this true? I'm tempted to get another 3 hens, but I would be swamped in eggs already get 14 a week.....I only need about 5 for me mines friendly a enough lets me pick her up. she's the first to come running when the treat tub is out or she thinks there's a chance that it's coming out. she's good natured most of the time she did get ratty when I got the 3 wernlas girls last summer but that didn't last long it got in the way of eating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Maisie, my Columbine, is just as friendly as the others and lays lovely (when she can be bothered ). I reckon she's got the most character of my girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 Ok, Columbine it is! At least thats 50% of the decision made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 mine is top chook and thinks being handled is beneath her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 A white star would be good for a white egg. My Rose isn't an affectionate girl but is really comical to watch and lays big white eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 I hope to get some more chickens this month, but not being very up on breeds I've decided to choose girls that all look different and hopefully lay different coloured eggs, as after last years egg drought I want to know who's not pulling their weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
