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post #14991 of 18451
5/14/12 at 4:12am

You guys are a hoot and a half !  gig.gif

 

Swan puppies !!! ????  Thats better then a 'heiford' for a baby female herford !

 

Yeah, our divas are ready for their Flamingoes !!  Maybe they can come up with a Flamingo/Emu cross !!! 

 

Life is good !  And better with Icelandic Chickens and this thread !  thumbsup.gif

Icelandics,brought to Iceland by Vikings in the 9th century, winterhardy, freeranging, an ancient homestead breed that broods, a steady producer of white eggs.Very variable in color,  comb style  and feathering. Like Forest Gumps box of Chocolates, 'You never know what you are going to get". My  Homesteader Breeds;  Icelandic Chickens, Chantecler,  Delaware and Iowa Blues. 

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Icelandics,brought to Iceland by Vikings in the 9th century, winterhardy, freeranging, an ancient homestead breed that broods, a steady producer of white eggs.Very variable in color,  comb style  and feathering. Like Forest Gumps box of Chocolates, 'You never know what you are going to get". My  Homesteader Breeds;  Icelandic Chickens, Chantecler,  Delaware and Iowa Blues. 

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post #14992 of 18451
5/14/12 at 4:48am
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Kathy, would the neighbors really care if swans showed up to live at their pond???

Keeper of 26 hens,  4 PW Leghorns, 1 leghorn mix, 1 FBCMarans, 1 Australorp, 1 Buff Orpington, 2 Mama Olive Eggers w/ 15 chicks each, 1 EE, a Barred Rock, a RIR, a CQ, 1 Delaware, 1 Black Star, a Splash Ameraucana, 3 W/BW Ameraucana pullets, 5 polish, 2 Welsummers and 41 juvies of various breeds. YIKES!  Time to SELL some chickens!

 

 

"With God, ALL things are possible."

                 ...

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Keeper of 26 hens,  4 PW Leghorns, 1 leghorn mix, 1 FBCMarans, 1 Australorp, 1 Buff Orpington, 2 Mama Olive Eggers w/ 15 chicks each, 1 EE, a Barred Rock, a RIR, a CQ, 1 Delaware, 1 Black Star, a Splash Ameraucana, 3 W/BW Ameraucana pullets, 5 polish, 2 Welsummers and 41 juvies of various breeds. YIKES!  Time to SELL some chickens!

 

 

"With God, ALL things are possible."

                 ...

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post #14993 of 18451
5/14/12 at 1:01pm

Hello Everyone, I have been following this thread for some time now and wanted to show you my Icelandic Chicken, yes just the one for now.

This fall we hope to add some more. Her, pretty sure but new with Icelandics so maybe you could help me out. She is about 7 weeks old. 101_0576.JPG

 

 

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she has a little greenish tint to her black tail. She is so sweet.
 

Mom, Daughter 12, 1 beagle, 1 basset hound, 1 silkie, and 1 BANTAM MILLE FLEUR COCHIN (RIP)
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Mom, Daughter 12, 1 beagle, 1 basset hound, 1 silkie, and 1 BANTAM MILLE FLEUR COCHIN (RIP)
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post #14994 of 18451
5/14/12 at 3:24pm

Angeleggster.............Welcome!   Hate to be the one to burst your bubble, but you have a cockerel.

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 #14995 of 18451
5/14/12 at 4:32pm
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Welcome Angleggster!  frow.gif

 

Kelly, I believe you set yourself a new record!  hide.gif

Visit my Blog!        Everyday Miracles & Mayhem at the Buck 'n Run Ranch    Have fun at Stella's Social Club here on BYC!

 

Sheriff of The Buck 'n Run Ranch, breeding Icelandic, Cream Legbar, &  Isbar chickens, fainting goats, emus, & donkeys on five acres in northern California.  Visit my website and check it all out! 

 

 

 

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Visit my Blog!        Everyday Miracles & Mayhem at the Buck 'n Run Ranch    Have fun at Stella's Social Club here on BYC!

 

Sheriff of The Buck 'n Run Ranch, breeding Icelandic, Cream Legbar, &  Isbar chickens, fainting goats, emus, & donkeys on five acres in northern California.  Visit my website and check it all out! 

 

 

 

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post #14996 of 18451
5/14/12 at 5:28pm

Mary,

  Hope your Feeling Better...wink.png

 Just wanted to let you know the Icelandics are due tomorrow... Four have hatched and many have Peeped...celebrate.gif

Also, the isbars have started to peep... wee.gif

Thank you so much... Im so excited.. Its hard to get anything done.. I am just watching the incubator...pop.gif

                                                            Molly

Splash Wyandottes, Cream Legbars, Norwegian Jaerhon's, Bresse, Marans, Swedish Flower Hens, Icelandics, Isbars, Cream Brabanters, Jubilee Orpington's, Easter Eggers and the list Keeps going... Wonder whats next!! LOL

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Splash Wyandottes, Cream Legbars, Norwegian Jaerhon's, Bresse, Marans, Swedish Flower Hens, Icelandics, Isbars, Cream Brabanters, Jubilee Orpington's, Easter Eggers and the list Keeps going... Wonder whats next!! LOL

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post #14997 of 18451
5/14/12 at 5:39pm

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Geremiah...

American Games,Old English Game Bantams,,and a pair of Guineas

 

"There are only two things you need in life: duct tape and WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use the duct tape.If it doesn't move and it should, use the WD-40."

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Geremiah...

American Games,Old English Game Bantams,,and a pair of Guineas

 

"There are only two things you need in life: duct tape and WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use the duct tape.If it doesn't move and it should, use the WD-40."

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post #14998 of 18451
5/14/12 at 5:44pm
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Thanks Molly!

 

Watch those Icelandics. Two of mine were already hatched when I went to lock them down and they were still on the turner. Overnight 9 more hatched and one pipped and died. The assortment is really nice with no white ones at all. I have a hobble on one little guy who had a leg stuck under the divider rail while riding the turner. I think it will be fine tomorrow. It's the little light colored one that just did a face plant as I took the picture.

 

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This one is cute:

 

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My broody abandoned her 4 Isbar eggs and I found them stone cold. I put them in the incubator just in case and they are all alive and well today. Problem is, I have no idea when they are due to hatch.  

Visit my Blog!        Everyday Miracles & Mayhem at the Buck 'n Run Ranch    Have fun at Stella's Social Club here on BYC!

 

Sheriff of The Buck 'n Run Ranch, breeding Icelandic, Cream Legbar, &  Isbar chickens, fainting goats, emus, & donkeys on five acres in northern California.  Visit my website and check it all out! 

 

 

 

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Visit my Blog!        Everyday Miracles & Mayhem at the Buck 'n Run Ranch    Have fun at Stella's Social Club here on BYC!

 

Sheriff of The Buck 'n Run Ranch, breeding Icelandic, Cream Legbar, &  Isbar chickens, fainting goats, emus, & donkeys on five acres in northern California.  Visit my website and check it all out! 

 

 

 

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post #14999 of 18451
5/14/12 at 6:06pm

Hatched before lockdown... WOW, thats early...

I love the Color Assortment too... my last batch was really colorful as well.

I got a little brown Icelandic.. My favorite so farsmile.png

I am glad you showed me how to do the hobble on the chicks. I have had to do it two times.. It has worked both times.thumbsup.gif

Thanks again for everything... it has been nice learning from a Pro...

Take Care of your back. Keep in mind... If you need any help... My son is in town for a while, I could send him up for heavy work...

Splash Wyandottes, Cream Legbars, Norwegian Jaerhon's, Bresse, Marans, Swedish Flower Hens, Icelandics, Isbars, Cream Brabanters, Jubilee Orpington's, Easter Eggers and the list Keeps going... Wonder whats next!! LOL

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Splash Wyandottes, Cream Legbars, Norwegian Jaerhon's, Bresse, Marans, Swedish Flower Hens, Icelandics, Isbars, Cream Brabanters, Jubilee Orpington's, Easter Eggers and the list Keeps going... Wonder whats next!! LOL

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post #15000 of 18451
5/14/12 at 6:28pm
Thread Starter 

I appreciate the offer Molly but I am fine. 

 

I hate doing the hobble but when it works it's magic. 

 

Post pictures when you can. We are rabid for pictures.

Visit my Blog!        Everyday Miracles & Mayhem at the Buck 'n Run Ranch    Have fun at Stella's Social Club here on BYC!

 

Sheriff of The Buck 'n Run Ranch, breeding Icelandic, Cream Legbar, &  Isbar chickens, fainting goats, emus, & donkeys on five acres in northern California.  Visit my website and check it all out! 

 

 

 

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Visit my Blog!        Everyday Miracles & Mayhem at the Buck 'n Run Ranch    Have fun at Stella's Social Club here on BYC!

 

Sheriff of The Buck 'n Run Ranch, breeding Icelandic, Cream Legbar, &  Isbar chickens, fainting goats, emus, & donkeys on five acres in northern California.  Visit my website and check it all out! 

 

 

 

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