Oh, no :lol:! I was referring to the Legbars...I still want a few Legbar hens for their blue eggs. I'm well aware that Bielefelders DO NOT lay blue eggs. Haha!
Ok, thank-you so much for all of the help! I really appreciate it! I'll have to delve into my own research on Rhodebar temperament. Hopefully, it isn't too big of a deal...that or I'll wait until the Fall for his true Bielefelders. Know any other place (not a hatchery) that sells...
Bielefelder rooster it is, then! By the way, an idea on the Papa's Poultry Auto-sexing "visually identical to Bielefelders" birds? When I checked his "Laying and Fertility Update" here, it seems that they are a Bielefelder/Rhodebar mix. Do you think that's going to affect the temperament or...
Yeah, guessing it's the Leghorn part of the Legbar that makes them that way. I really, really like the look of the Legbar roo-roo (head-poof!), but not sure I'm going to like the look of my ankles and legs when he hit's THAT stage.
Ok, just wanna say I love his name! Is it because of the Marvel character or does it have to do with his hawk-spotting abilities :D? Judging from what you say, I'm leaning towards getting the Bielefelder as my rooster. I've heard less stories of them turning aggressive than the Legbars. I'm...
Thanks for letting me know! It was such a mixed bag as to whether or not they can take the heat. Just curious, where did you get your Bielefelders? Is your rooster nice?
Hello everyone!
I'm considering ordering chicks from Papa's Poultry in CA. He has great reviews overall and the quality seems to be amazing. Now, I'm going to order an auto-sexing breed simply because I currently have a flock of 9 Barred Rock hens, and want a specific amount of hens and one...