“Our Ancona loves to perch on our shoulders and get attention. She is very outgoing and friendly. Our family loves Mediterranean breeds because they are generally heat tolerant and intelligent and the Ancona is no exception. Our Ancona has a lot more white on her than the one in the breed photo and looks very flashy. I would recommend this breed to anyone in a warm place with a lot of space who doesn't mind a little chicken noise.”
“This breed lays very nice white eggs, however, very obnoxious loud squawking. I would not recommend this hen for anyone that likes quiet chickens. I am giving mine away.”
“They make a unique sound almost like a song that is indispensable to me now (for the same reason I keep pigeons) and very soothing. We had one that would follow us around and serenade us. They lay well-- I have a 3 year old that just started laying again after her molt (in the middle of the winter!) and one of the first eggs was a double yolk but, then, all of her eggs are large. The white flecks on their wings will get bigger and prettier after successive moltings. They are gentle but not usually super tame though I had one that would follow me around until I would pick her up. Their combs are large so could be prone to frost bite though one of my girl's has a comb that flops over so it stays warmer against her head. Neat breed!”
“I have such a huge amount of respect for my Ancona hen, Hawkeye from my pet chicken. I picked the breed on a whim because I needed one more for a minimum order, but she has become one of my favorites. She is by no means a cuddly chicken, but she is SMART. She knows where the holes in the fences are, and knows she can go through them when I'm not around. Once she sees me, she high tails it back through the hole. She is a wonderful layer of huge white eggs, and always lays in the boxes. A no-nonsense type of gal and easy keeper. I am sold on Anconas.”
“Oh my she's adorable. Tiny little thing who acts sooo , she even likes to take on the dogs and "try" to put them in place. Not at egg laying age yet but I am sure I will have to look around for hers since she doesn't seem to conform to the norm.”
