So I did end up getting some chicks. They have grown out a bit and I have to say I’m very disappointed in the tail set on the Black Pullet. What do you all think?
I’m looking for BBS Imported English Orpingtons. My neighbor has made a purchase from ‘TheFancyChick’. Do you know if this is a reputable breeder? Or can you tell me of one that you know of? I’ve lost my old contacts and LOVE the breed.
Thank you! The picture of the partridge is from a while ago, I am down to one female and one male. I was going to sell the pair at the Twin Tier Poultry Show, but I just adore the Cock bird, he’s great with his flock and not aggressive at all. I may seperate that pair into a breeder pen once...
Faraday, Gorgeous babies! I think that’s a pullet in the front of the picture. I see more wattle development, but something about it screams ‘female’ to me. We’re having some extreme cold too, but not as cold as you! Do you tarp your runs?
Lelanae: Nice birds, I especially like the even color and head on your Buff. I don’t keep Buff or White, but LOVE me some fluffy Orps. BBS are my favs, I’ll look for some pics to post.
We’ve found that our English Orpingtons crows are every bit as loud as any of the other breeds we’ve had. When we kept Bantam Cochins, their crow was not as loud as the LF, but other than that...not a whole lot of difference in the volume of crows.
Hiya peeps, here are my Partridge Orps:
I'm not sure what to do about the smutty color in the tails of some of my upcoming pullets. Will this molt out? Or am I removing them from breeding?
Here's the clearer lacing on one of my hens, but I don't remember her ever having the...
Awwww. How disheartening, and about your partridge too. We really work hard on these expensive birds, it's rough losing them. We had a predator come through and leave us with only ONE partridge hen. I have quite a few growing out from earlier in the year, but as luck would have it, about 80%...
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I think the hardest part is getting your blood drawn, but that site can show you local shows and even gives advice on washing, ect.
This is my first spring hatch, are we looking at 5 cockerels? They are 4 Partridge Orpingtons and one BCMs, the Marans has already crowed. I like having some choices for upcoming Cock birds, but this is a little ridiculous. Do you all agree with me here? or is there some chance I have a...
Jeremy thank you so much for this detailed explanation! Looks like I can work my butt off for a few years on this.... But I think buying from Nellie could be a lot faster lol
Partridge Chicks!! YAY!
I put these babies under a big ole Wyandotte Broody...she only hatched 2 chicks, so I figured she could accommodate 7 more (her back side is a bit broad)...She is like 'What the HECK?! Where did all these chicks come from?! Now I'm like a stalker, keep...
So you're feeling my pain! Took me absolutely forever (ok, about 4 days) to figure out how to post a picture. Lol. Now someone has sent me a message asking about shipping and I have NO idea how to respond to a message on that site. Where are those smarty pants teenagers when I need them?!