“About 4 years ago I got 4 - they don't fit in the pet category, but given plenty of room they do fine. Zero health problems with any of them - sadly lost the first one this year- For all to make it to 4 years old with no special care needed is great. Eggs are pretty - they're not the most prolific layers.”
“Living in a hot climate and having a fondness for Mediterranean breeds, I thought that a Penedesenca would be a great fit for our family. We spend a lot of time with our chickens when they are small and train them to jump on our arms when we call their names. Our Penedesenca loves to sit on our shoulders and cuddle for extended periods of time. Her eggs (and feathers) are beautiful as well and she has a vibrant, sparkling personality. I would highly recommend this breed if they fit what you are looking for.”
“Bought mine a couple years ago ,they are has described,except my eggs stay dark .Not the greatest layers ,scared of people(a pain to feed in their coop ,go ape when your caring for them,)very pretty and smart ,terror to small dogs ,plots on big dogs food .Mostly stays off the patio(reason I bought them)They have not gone broody and are hard to hatch ,I got a few last year.Love them for what they are”
“Not the darkest eggs I have, but still decent enough shading to stand out from the rest, although my marans lay darker. They are flighty and jump the fences but very calm and curious, and I find them to be a joy. They do not sit on my lap but they are some of the first to run up and greet me when I come in. Very hardy birds overall.”
“We were SO excited to get our Penedesenca. She is tinier than our other birds, but fits right in the flock. Her feathers are very beautiful. She's a pretty shy bird, but she loves coming out for treats. She's only 3 months and hasn't started laying yet but we're looking forward to those chocolate brown eggs. We love our beautiful Spanish bird Carmen!”
“Looking forward to seeing the eggs- right now they're only a few weeks old. I hand raised them for about a week and a half when their intended broody mom decided she just wasn't gonna do it ... and then one of my other ladies happily took them over when her eggs hatched (so lucky for them) - they were very good with their itsy bitsy much younger siblings. Now that they're weaned, they continue to watch out for them. We'll see where it all lands when they get older - I say they've got plenty of attitude because I've watched them pick on and stare down other pullets three times their size! I think being hand raised for those first few days helped a lot- they stayed friendly while with momma hen and are still good to handle. So- to be continued!”
