Swedish Flower Hen Thread

[HaplessRunner]

If anyone wants SFH eggs, I have some available to ship today https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/754077/just-in-time-hatching-egg-auction-and-bin-thread/1650#post_11910458

LOL - You still need to get setup to ship to Virginia.

 

[KYTinpusher]

LOL - You still need to get setup to ship to Virginia.

I know, I know...

I had to postpone my NPIP inspection due to a higher priority matter. Since the inspector is driving 2 hours to get here, I want to make sure I am around when she gets here instead of off signing papers somewhere. Now it is too hot and I don't want to stress my birds anymore than they already are. It is supposed to cool down again next week, so if I can get the other matter wrapped up, maybe soon.

 

[SunnySkies]

My second POL pullet is finally laying too! That means I am getting three SFH eggs a day! She was in the nest box this morning, let out an egg song, and I found a lovely egg a bit later.

This last girl is laying biiiiiggg eggs for a pullet! I need to take a photo and compare them to some of my older girls' eggs.

Now...time to devise a breeding pen. Needless to say, they will not be thrilled. They all love to free range. I do see just the SFH boys mounting them, but I have an EE roo and 2 mixed breeds out there and don't want to risk it.

 

[DeltaBluezTess]

I am so loving my hens...I have four and been getting three eggs a day and sometimes four a day....they are my best layers and out perform the Barred Rocks and Rhode Island Reds.

 

[Spifflove]

My second POL pullet is finally laying too! That means I am getting three SFH eggs a day! She was in the nest box this morning, let out an egg song, and I found a lovely egg a bit later.

This last girl is laying biiiiiggg eggs for a pullet! I need to take a photo and compare them to some of my older girls' eggs.

Now...time to devise a breeding pen. Needless to say, they will not be thrilled. They all love to free range. I do see just the SFH boys mounting them, but I have an EE roo and 2 mixed breeds out there and don't want to risk it.

I myself have decided to keep only sfh roos and some wellsummers [very dark egg] and leghorns [white egg]. I will save the sfh eggs for breeding and selling and eat the others.

 

[PugBug]

BDM I love the coloring on that one!

Looks like I have another SFH going broody. Today is their day to free range & Yvonne refuses to leave the roosting cabin. Everyone else ran out to go bug hunting. I might put sneak choc orp eggs under her too

 

[goddardd]

Hi Leigh,
Hope you are feeling better soon.
Diane in Texas

 

[Bulldogma]

Hi Leigh,
Hope you are feeling better soon.
Diane in Texas

thanks!! my little pullet sat with me again today. i feel lucky to have such a sweet snuggle bird! i love this breed!

 

[goddardd]

I'm glad you have such good company!
I can't wait for my eggs to hatch!!!
I received my 6 chicks from Greenfire a couple of days ago.
They are so sweet. Look to have blue, black, and a red color.
They are very healthy and running all around in the brooder.
I've been saying my pullet prayers! LOL
Diane in Texas

 

[Bulldogma]

I'm glad you have such good company!
I can't wait for my eggs to hatch!!!
I received my 6 chicks from Greenfire a couple of days ago.
They are so sweet. Look to have blue, black, and a red color.
They are very healthy and running all around in the brooder.
I've been saying my pullet prayers! LOL
Diane in Texas

Can't wait to hear egg updates!