Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Which Chooks the Enviro Kids Like the Best?

These are standard-sized chickens known for living a long time. They're gentle creatures who do very well with people and get along with other pets, and they lay four or five pinkish brown eggs per week. Poppy, Ben, Jonty, Eliah, Liam and and Milla like the Plymouth Rock chook.

 These chickens, originally from England, are the golden retrievers of the chicken world. They're large, friendly birds with golden feathers who are curious and incredibly lovable, plus they enjoy being held. They run well and typically lay three large brown eggs per week. RELATED: 13 Outrageous Chicken Coops Taylor likes the Buff Orpington.

 These fluffy chickens have feathered feet, and some have curly feathers. They come in eight different colors, and both standard and bantam sizes. Easily able to adapt to living in a coop for their entire lives, they also have the ability to be free-range as well. RELATED: Country Living Readers' Adorable Chicken Coops Ella likes the Cochin breed.

 Brahmas come in both standard and bantam sizes.These chickens are friendly, not skittish, and trainable, making them good birds for children to show. They do not mind being handled, and even the males are a bit more docile than other breeds. They come in a variety of colors, have feathers on their feet, and lay lovely brown eggs approximately three times per week. Maia likes the Brahma breed.

 This is a friendly breed with an unusual look. Some people say that this breed's poufy head feathers can cause issues, such as problems with their vision and feather picking from the other hens. Their feathers can be gently trimmed to help with vision, and if Polish chicks are raised with other breeds, problems usually don't arise. Polish come in standard and bantam sizes, it's worth nothing that they are not the most reliable egg layers. If you're lucky, you can expect two white eggs per week. Willow and Lydia are fans of the Polish.

 These French chickens stand out by having five toes instead of the usual four, fluffy cheek feathers (called muffs), and a feathered beard. They come in a variety of colors; the most popular one is salmon. These chickens don't mind being confined to a coop and run, and they are incredibly docile, making them particularly suitable for younger kids. They lay about four light brown or creamy eggs per week. Peyton likes the Faverolle.

 If you want colored eggs, then you'll want a couple of these hens. Their appearances can vary, but they carry a genetic trait that means their eggs can be tinted in hues of blue, green, olive, and pink. (This is not an official breed, but a type of chicken.) They come in the standard size as well as bantam. They are friendly, curious birds who lay approximately four eggs per week. Karta and Paige like the Easter Egg hen.

 This ancient breed is tiny, lightweight, and easy to handle, and has a few unusual features. The most noticeable is that its feathers, which come in many colors, are fluffy instead of smooth. It also have five toes (most chickens have four) and black skin (instead of yellow). They tend to go broody a lot, so this is not a breed to depend on for eggs. The eggs are about half the size of standard eggs and range from cream to white in color—some even have a slightly pinkish tint. When a hen is laying, you can expect about three eggs per week. Isobel, Elaina, Leslie, Ariah, Summer and Susannah Grace are big fans of the Silkie Bantam.

 These incredibly beautiful birds were developed in the United States. They come in many colors, but the Silver and Golden varieties are the most readily available. They have either a white or gold lacing pattern between the black on their feathers. The rose-style comb is perfect for cold regions as it is less prone to frostbite. They are a smaller breed, averaging approximately six pounds for the hens, and are chock-full of personality. Though they can be domineering and are typically the head hens in their flocks, they make excellent mothers and lay lovely pale brown eggs four or five times per week. Charlie and Corbyn like the Wyandotte.

 What a lot of different chickens and they all have pros and cons. We will enjoy choosing our chooks for school.

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