Posts by SChunn

I throw everything plant based in my compost.  My dad brought over a HUGE pile of straw this past winter and I just turned it over yesterday to get at the super wonderful composted stuff underneath.  I put the dirty bedding...

Quote: Originally Posted by Countrypunk92  He still isnt fully grown then. It takes 18 months for a wyandotte to fully mature. Good thing is, Longer production life. After his next molt he will change...

I like the "fat heart" description. That helps. He just turned 1 year.

Thanks!.  So, possibly needing a longer back?  His comb is horrible, but my hens have pretty nice tight combs, hopefully I can improve on that a bit. I did't even think about the wattles.  He does have color and...

Quote: Originally Posted by chickee  I think I have limited experience as a breeder, but I have been working on the BLRWs for 2 years now. I have had positive feedback on the birds I am producing. I can only give you...

Thanks. I do have that and have even sent out some emails inquiring about joining. I haven't heard anything back yet. I've had advice about what not to do, but no honest critiques. It makes it hard. I can pull from my dog knowledge, but...

One of my new EE's. I think this one is a cockerel.  He's 10 weeks old.

Just wanted to share one of my new additions.  Crele polish.  Not sure yet if it's a pullet or cockerel.  Hoping for a pullet, but if not, it's ok.  Her name is Lita. One of my blue polish pullets.  They...

This is my Goldie, now at 1 year old.  Can I get some opinions on him?  I tried a while back, but got no responses.  Thanks  

Quote: Originally Posted by Pinx  Oh I was going to ask you, are your Bantam Cochins good broodies? I have one and she is really just dingy when it comes to sitting on eggs. She wants to sit on everyone elses eggs but...