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Thanks. I may have a solution other than the stew pot. I might trade him for a pair of pigeons

Good afternoon all. It's been a while since I've posted. I have an Icelandic rooster that decided he wanted to scare my wife. He ran at her but didn't hurt her. She is scared now to go outside and that's not good. I have to get rid of the rooster, one way or another. He was hatched Easter...

I'm not an expert by any means but at that age, my young rooster's comb and waddle were red and quite a bit more prominent than what I'm seeing here. But your results may vary......

Well, the little rooster started trying to crow this weekend. He sounds like a teenager whose voice is cracking! I need some help here too. I didn't get to video it but he and his sister were running toward each other, jumping in the air and doing chest bumbs. Not just once but probably 3 or...

Does anyone use a pedigree program to keep up with the lineage, genetics, etc? If so, which one? Thanks.

Good morning good people. I've been reading but not anything else. Work hasn't been fun lately. My two Icelandics are doing fine. I find that they are quite flighty around me. I'm certain that one of the pair is a rooster and the other is a pullet. My problem dog is still curious but...

Notafarm, I love your hen's names. Is there a list somewhere of Norse names where you found them?

Ragnar, I love it. I suspect that is a good Viking name. Only thing that would make it better would be a last name like Ragnar One-eye. I saw a really good BBC series about the Viking conquest of England called "The Last King". If you like historical fiction, I would recommend it. As for...

Ok, I'm going to try to attach a couple of pictures. I'm not the most computer literate geezer around so bear with me please!! The top bird is Bandit, the more aggressive one. The bottom one is as yet unnamed. If male, possibly Thor or if female, Frigga. My chicks think highly of...

Thanks for the kind words RJ. I definitely plan on sticking with the Icelandic chickens. I like your brooder. It reminds me strongly of my days in tissue culture and the isolation hoods that we used to use. You're right too. Access is great and I bet the chicks are less wary of you to the...

@NotAFarm I got two chicks out of 12 eggs. 9 eggs were intact after shipping but most were infertile. After I absorb these, I need to think about a better way to get some good breeding stock. It may be worth a drive. I don't have an appreciable amount of Viking although some of my...

Congratulations on the chicks. They look really good. That one sitting on the feeder looks like a tough little bird. Don't mess with her!

There are now two new Icelandic chicks in the world. Just like human babies, the middle of the night seems to be the choice time! They were both doing fine when I left for work this morning. I may need some help with a good Icelandic name for one of them. One looks like she/he has a mask...

Thank you all for the good wishes. This morning the smaller egg was rocking around a little. Good luck with your new batch RJ. Keep us informed!

Well, went into lockdown last night. Out of the 10 eggs, two were developing. I saw movement in both of them so I'm hopeful that they are ok. they are due Wednesday or Thursday. I think that I'm going to try the heating pad/cave idea this time. If that doesn't work like I want, I still...

What he said, for me too! I also greatly appreciate photos, advice, ideas, etc. I'm old but not too old to still learn.

I only have two that seem to be developing. I'll candle them on Sunday at lockdown but I'm not too hopeful. They arrived in 2 days from Wisconsin to Louisiana. I don't have any complaints about the packing nor the time for traveling. I think that the PO was a little rough with them. I had 2...

I have 10 eggs in the incubator (candling for the first time tonight after work!!!) and my wife is making fun of my "Viking" chickens. I told her to be careful because I'm going to make them helmets and little battle axes. They will rule the roost, literally! Hopefully the eggs will be...

I too am trying to learn more about Icelandics. My eggs are due to arrive tomorrow and while not directly from David Grote, the seller says that they are from a flock that originated with him. I have 10 acres for free ranging but we have hawks, coyotes and so forth in abundance. I know that...