Before getting Teddy, I considered raising Silky chickens. They are apparently supposed to be very doting on their owners i.e. respond to commands and sit in your lap! They also lay eggs etc. In addition, they are cute and nice to pet. I found out about these chickens when I went on vacation in Southern England and totally fell in love with their individual personalities. However, they can't be left in wet areas as they will get fungal infections (fatal) as their feathers cover the tops of their feet. Apparently, as smart as they are, they don't realize that they need to physically remove themselves from wet areas so you have to ensure you do this for them and put them to bed at a regularly scheduled time! I will probably never have chickens but it's nice to think about from time to time.. |