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post #7061 of 8543
5/3/12 at 12:27am
i really cant make my mind up
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post #7062 of 8543
5/3/12 at 3:47am

Mine better not go broody or there will be some real heart to heart discussion WHY broodiness don't do well with Welsummers LOL!

President of the Welsummer Club of North America & BYC Member since 4/11/2002 and Appenzeller Spitzhaubens

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President of the Welsummer Club of North America & BYC Member since 4/11/2002 and Appenzeller Spitzhaubens

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post #7063 of 8543
5/3/12 at 7:02am
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Originally Posted by EweSheep View Post

Mine better not go broody or there will be some real heart to heart discussion WHY broodiness don't do well with Welsummers LOL!


No kidding.  It messes up your plans!

Breeding Welsummers and Barnevelders.

 

Having an Icelandic in the coop is like having a 2 year old in the house - they are into everything and don't follow the rules.

I have zero chicken willpower.

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Breeding Welsummers and Barnevelders.

 

Having an Icelandic in the coop is like having a 2 year old in the house - they are into everything and don't follow the rules.

I have zero chicken willpower.

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post #7064 of 8543
5/3/12 at 7:04am

I'm rehoming a wellie girl today.  Someone contacted me off the WCNA site asking if I had an adult available for sale.  Since I can't use her for breeding, I figured why not.

Breeding Welsummers and Barnevelders.

 

Having an Icelandic in the coop is like having a 2 year old in the house - they are into everything and don't follow the rules.

I have zero chicken willpower.

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Breeding Welsummers and Barnevelders.

 

Having an Icelandic in the coop is like having a 2 year old in the house - they are into everything and don't follow the rules.

I have zero chicken willpower.

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post #7065 of 8543
5/3/12 at 7:07am
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I've never had a Welsummer go broody and hopefully I don't.  I've too many other breeds that are prone to broodiness so I don't need any more.  I tried placing a dozen Welsummer eggs under a small broody Ameraucana but found she could only cover 8.  I've got to get her this morning to ensure she is sitting and that the remaining eggs are covered.  Any not under her I will take out to place in the incubator later this week.
 

When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

6 Nest rollout nest box plans  http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/287684/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21

Smoker plans http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/721017/opas-recirculating-smoker

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When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

6 Nest rollout nest box plans  http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/287684/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21

Smoker plans http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/721017/opas-recirculating-smoker

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post #7066 of 8543
5/3/12 at 11:00am

I havent gotten a broody one except for one bantam...but she FAILED.

President of the Welsummer Club of North America & BYC Member since 4/11/2002 and Appenzeller Spitzhaubens

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President of the Welsummer Club of North America & BYC Member since 4/11/2002 and Appenzeller Spitzhaubens

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post #7067 of 8543
5/3/12 at 12:39pm

Going to pick up my 'Ruth' (Bethel Farms)  welsummer eggs at the post office right now!  big_smile.png
 

Update: back from the PO and have my eggs ready to go in the 'bator, after resting a bit.

 

Bethel Wellie egg 5-12.jpg

Sure hope I like my Wellies as much as I liked my Barnies.


Edited by Kansaseq - 5/3/12 at 1:44pm

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                     Starting fresh: BBS Marans,Dellies, SS, Lav Amer, and Welsummers                               
                                 www.etsy.com/shop/PrairieWolfCabin                                         
                        Dog is my copilot, horse is my passion, chicken lays my breakfast!

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post #7068 of 8543
5/3/12 at 2:30pm

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Immigrant from the Netherlands, lived 7 years in the States, now in a beautiful valley in Wyoming, husband of a lovely wife, 3 boys under the age 4yrs old and twins on the way. Owner of 5 pomeranians (AKC breeder blue merle's, calico's (rare colors) 1 Husky, 15 hens, 3 roo's of different breeds and a bunch of other feathered friends and hairy friends.. 

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Immigrant from the Netherlands, lived 7 years in the States, now in a beautiful valley in Wyoming, husband of a lovely wife, 3 boys under the age 4yrs old and twins on the way. Owner of 5 pomeranians (AKC breeder blue merle's, calico's (rare colors) 1 Husky, 15 hens, 3 roo's of different breeds and a bunch of other feathered friends and hairy friends.. 

Western Regional Director WCNA...

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post #7069 of 8543
5/3/12 at 6:47pm
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Originally Posted by Kansaseq View Post

Going to pick up my 'Ruth' (Bethel Farms)  welsummer eggs at the post office right now!  big_smile.png

 
Update: back from the PO and have my eggs ready to go in the 'bator, after resting a bit.

600x399px-LL-4b4d4aa5_BethelWellieegg5-12.jpeg
Sure hope I like my Wellies as much as I liked my Barnies.
I wasn't thrilled with 'Ruth's shipping methods, but igot 4 Wellies to hatch from her. 3 girls and a boy.they all had a strong v shape on top of their heads and thought I got 4 girls, but I'm happy to have a roo.

Hope you get some beautiful babies too.
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post #7070 of 8543
5/3/12 at 8:36pm
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I wasn't thrilled with 'Ruth's shipping methods, but igot 4 Wellies to hatch from her. 3 girls and a boy.they all had a strong v shape on top of their heads and thought I got 4 girls, but I'm happy to have a roo.
Hope you get some beautiful babies too.


I  wonder if she's changed her shipping methods since then? My eggs arrived individually wrapped in bubble-wrap, box within a box, with more bubble-wrap as padding. None were broken.

Were you happy with your Wellies as they matured? Would you happen to have any pics of birds or eggs you could post?  And thanks for your input--I appreciate it!


Edited by Kansaseq - 5/4/12 at 4:33am

                     Starting fresh: BBS Marans,Dellies, SS, Lav Amer, and Welsummers                               
                                 www.etsy.com/shop/PrairieWolfCabin                                         
                        Dog is my copilot, horse is my passion, chicken lays my breakfast!

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                     Starting fresh: BBS Marans,Dellies, SS, Lav Amer, and Welsummers                               
                                 www.etsy.com/shop/PrairieWolfCabin                                         
                        Dog is my copilot, horse is my passion, chicken lays my breakfast!

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