I met Ronnie this past January in Lake City and took a picture of his birds he had with him. They do look different. I will have to see if I can find the picture.
Bogart is feathering back in. Not nearly so naked! He is really getting taller. He has almost caught up with the girls. He is the first to run up to me and lets me pet him. He has quit fussing when I pick him up to hold him. The girls don't like it so much but we'll get there. The oldest hen...
Thanks Ish, I will certainly try my best to do right by them. I will update with pics as they go along. About how old are they? I forgot to ask. Thank you again for your graciousness when we all decended upon you. I was very impressed with your birds and set up. Don't get too hot out there. It...
1200 miles roundtrip.....and I came home with these!
An o shamo trio and three araucanas!
Little fellow is in a serious molt and has gotta do some growing to catch up with the girls.
Thanks Ish (Pride and Joy) I am really enjoying these babies. I have got to find him a good name. Ish has some...
Wow! Years back I was on my way to being a crazy cat lady...rule was you never count over thirty....I am trying to control myself with the chickens although my husband is quite happy that these animals are at least outside....mostly...
sharon
Ha ha! North Florida is almost as good. It was 80 here yesterday...today only a bit cooler. What would you suggest as a minimum number? I don't want to breed them. Just enjoy them. THanks for the info on sites.
sharon
Pride and Joy,
Gorgeous birds. I intend to have my shamo separated from my other birds and pens. I am so fascinated by these and can't wait to find me some. I am willing to put in the effort and time to do it right. Do you know of any sources where I can read more about the care and feeding of...
I am hoping being here in North Florida they will do well. I am more worried really about the heat and humidity but the area I will have for them is under river birch trees so they will be well shaded.
sharon
I just want some as pets...would be hard put to eat them. LOL Do you sell sexed shamos? I want to get some after the spring but I don't hatch and thought about getting someone to hatch some for me but I don't want to take a chance on getting too many roos and having to cull. Not too good at...