Swedish Flower Hen Thread

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6/17/12 at 10:12am

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The ones I had that looked like that turned out to be black patterned red mille fleur cockerals.

Were yours that were that color crested? It's hard to tell in the pic, but that's a crested cockeral.

Do you have any pics of them finished out?

I have no new pics yet, we're getting much needed rain.

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6/18/12 at 7:21am

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Hi everyone,

Just doing a fly by, here are my SFH at 12 weeks old.

I have nine SFH looks like five hens and four roosters, all crested, except one hen.

I really enjoy these chickens they really enjoy being around people.

I will have some better pictures in a few days.

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6/18/12 at 7:57am

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GrunHerz - they are beautiful! Where did you get yours from?

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6/18/12 at 8:18am

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Couple days ago saw my oldest SFH pullet hanging in the back of the coop. I went around the back and tapped on the wall and she hopped up to where the other 3 girls were. I went around there, opened the door and picked her up. Looking to see if she had injured her leg. I could not find her leg, it was gone. Only two quarter size blood spots. I didn't ruffle her feathers too much, BUTT I couldn't even find where it used to be (didn't want to hurt her anymore). Anyway I put her in isolation. She seems to be holding on and is alert.

I kinda feel for her, as I got two peg legs myowndamnself.

If she comes thru and I think she will, I'll name her Peg-gy.

Living frugal deep in the woods West of Micanopy with my LGD Mike, my lap dog Boo, my cat Mikey my cows Brisket and Ribeye (Brisket went to market and Ribeye in the freezer), my pigs, Porkchop, Bacon, Sausage and Jowls, my rabbits, chickens and quail.

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Living frugal deep in the woods West of Micanopy with my LGD Mike, my lap dog Boo, my cat Mikey my cows Brisket and Ribeye (Brisket went to market and Ribeye in the freezer), my pigs, Porkchop, Bacon, Sausage and Jowls, my rabbits, chickens and quail.

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6/19/12 at 9:04am

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Couple days ago saw my oldest SFH pullet hanging in the back of the coop. I went around the back and tapped on the wall and she hopped up to where the other 3 girls were. I went around there, opened the door and picked her up. Looking to see if she had injured her leg. I could not find her leg, it was gone. Only two quarter size blood spots. I didn't ruffle her feathers too much, BUTT I couldn't even find where it used to be (didn't want to hurt her anymore). Anyway I put her in isolation. She seems to be holding on and is alert.
I kinda feel for her, as I got two peg legs myowndamnself.
If she comes thru and I think she will, I'll name her Peg-gy.

I had a finch once that had it's leg taken off at the hip. It was hanging on the side of the aviary and I assume something in the sky came down and tried to pull it through. Crazy what animals can endure. I hope she adjusts. Sounds like she's in good company.

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6/19/12 at 11:44am

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I'm swooning over these lovlies. I've been wanting this breed and by happenstance found these little ones locally. They are the only chickens I have named, Well, except for the rooster and Red is fewer syllables the "the rooster"

I'm guessing these are about 12-15 weeks old. Not sure.

They are from L. to R. June, May and April.

April is a little hard to photograph being all white. She has a few smudges of charcoal and red.

cathiesue, proud chicken farmer since 2012, living the dream on 1A Funny Farm.

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6/19/12 at 6:06pm

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Originally Posted by Tiempo

Were yours that were that color crested? It's hard to tell in the pic, but that's a crested cockeral.

Do you have any pics of them finished out?

I have no new pics yet, we're getting much needed rain.

I do have crested cockerals in this color, I will get some pics if it ever stops raining. In the meantime, here's the same color in a crested female, about 24 weeks old.

I have: Swedish flower hens, BBS Sizzles w/lav and porcelain split, Cream legbars and Pacific Crested Sex-links.

I have SFH hatching eggs available.

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I have: Swedish flower hens, BBS Sizzles w/lav and porcelain split, Cream legbars and Pacific Crested Sex-links.

I have SFH hatching eggs available.

See pictures at:
www.chimeracreek.com

My Swap Page:
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6/19/12 at 6:09pm

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Originally Posted by LazyQ

Couple days ago saw my oldest SFH pullet hanging in the back of the coop. I went around the back and tapped on the wall and she hopped up to where the other 3 girls were. I went around there, opened the door and picked her up. Looking to see if she had injured her leg. I could not find her leg, it was gone. Only two quarter size blood spots. I didn't ruffle her feathers too much, BUTT I couldn't even find where it used to be (didn't want to hurt her anymore). Anyway I put her in isolation. She seems to be holding on and is alert.

I kinda feel for her, as I got two peg legs myowndamnself.

If she comes thru and I think she will, I'll name her Peg-gy.

So sorry to hear about your pullet. I hope she pulls through. I have heard stories of raccoons reaching through chicken wire and pulling out parts of chickens. I hope you don't have any more problems.

I just hatched these out from my SFHs. A couple of them could be SFH x BR, but I can't tell which one(s) they would be! Unfortunately (DH would disagree with that sentiment ) I only get to keep 5 of them. 12 of them are for a friend of mine.

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6/19/12 at 6:10pm

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Originally Posted by cathiesue

I'm swooning over these lovlies. I've been wanting this breed and by happenstance found these little ones locally. They are the only chickens I have named, Well, except for the rooster and Red is fewer syllables the "the rooster"

I'm guessing these are about 12-15 weeks old. Not sure.

They are from L. to R. June, May and April.

April is a little hard to photograph being all white. She has a few smudges of charcoal and red.

Congrats! You're going to love them!

Each child is unique and will develop in his own way and time. Be patient, flexible and encouraging. Always lead; don't push. Most of all, remember that children truly are a GIFT from God. - author unknown

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Each child is unique and will develop in his own way and time. Be patient, flexible and encouraging. Always lead; don't push. Most of all, remember that children truly are a GIFT from God. - author unknown

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6/20/12 at 6:46am