KateC Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Can't stop thinking about which hybrids to get now that the cube is due in a couple of weeks. I have decided to get 4 and have definitely decided to have a Goldline and a Black Tail. I have four other possibles and need to choose two. They are a Speckled Rock, a Nera, a Speckledy and Amberlink. I would like friendly girls who will fit in well with the Goldline and Black Tail. They must also not mind being confined too much as they will have to stay in their run for much of the time, certainly initially. Any thoughts would be gratefully received. Thank you from a very excited prospective chicken owner!! KateC Freshly Laid Egg Posts: 6 Joined: Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:41 pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopingforchickens Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I've just got a Speckledy and an Amberlink, along with a Copper Star, I can strongly recommend them. They seem very relaxed and chilled. Mine have so far stayed in their run as I've only had them a couple of days and them seem more than happy. Good luck, I'm so glad I got mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostock422 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 How big is the run? Bluebell's, Sussex Star's and Speckleys are heavy birds so they might not be suitable for a small run. White stars are great little birds, although they can be a bit "skittish" at first, but still great, amber stars (or amberlinks) are very friendly and docile, black rocks are also a really good bird. If you have a relatively small run, I wouldn't go for bluebells, sussex stars or speckledys. Out of personal preference I'd chose a black rock (rhode rock) to be in the flock, I think they're a great bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Tea Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I had two Amberlink ex-batts. They were lovely natured, very placid and quiet. I have a speckledy now, she is in a pen which is about 8' x 6' and at first when I got her she did keep escaping out over the fence (it's only about 4' high) so I had to clip her wings - although she hasn't tried again since they grew back in. She's nice natured though and pretty quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateC Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 I have a cube and four metre run due on the 15th June. Think 4 chickens would be a good number and making a decision is not easy when you have so many lovely chickens to choose from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
