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post #11 of 305
8/2/11 at 7:05pm

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http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx94/lildinkem/018-9.jpg?t=1312337092

I have had chickens ONLY since May 2008.  I am NO EXPERT!  I raise German Sheps since 1989.  I raise chickens with a dog breeder's mentality.  I breed for traits.  And put them all together and call it a burd.
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I have had chickens ONLY since May 2008.  I am NO EXPERT!  I raise German Sheps since 1989.  I raise chickens with a dog breeder's mentality.  I breed for traits.  And put them all together and call it a burd.
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post #12 of 305
8/2/11 at 7:10pm

Meet Dusty, the blue cochin smile
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/100972_img_3040.jpg

Loving husband, athletic 17 yo son, 13 yo Bichon Frise dog (Snowball), 3 Rhode Island Reds (Momma, Laverne, Shirley) Blue Cochin (Dusty), Blonde Ameraucana (Carmella), 2 orange Ameraucanas (Autumn, Goldie), Polish Gray and white (Polly), 1 Frizzle (Snowflake), Bantam (Cinnamon), 2 new Silkies (Gabby and Cotton)  RIP 8/2/11/Frizzle (Marshmellow)
Love them all
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Loving husband, athletic 17 yo son, 13 yo Bichon Frise dog (Snowball), 3 Rhode Island Reds (Momma, Laverne, Shirley) Blue Cochin (Dusty), Blonde Ameraucana (Carmella), 2 orange Ameraucanas (Autumn, Goldie), Polish Gray and white (Polly), 1 Frizzle (Snowflake), Bantam (Cinnamon), 2 new Silkies (Gabby and Cotton)  RIP 8/2/11/Frizzle (Marshmellow)
Love them all
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post #13 of 305
8/2/11 at 8:11pm

I've got several types of "blue" going around. smile



Blue Ameraucanas

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5204/5370872171_ed4bfd5598.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5033981933_38e347ddff.jpg

Blue Jersey Giant

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5370871263_c62caa2e5d.jpg

Blue Wheaten Marans

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5281/5348256140_0b72c2d235.jpg

Rusty blue Araucanas

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5033983645_227ccc34a4.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5187/5617814923_d04c1b3a7a.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5033983269_b9945bf66b.jpg

Blue Golden (Columbian) Duckwing Araucana

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/4996328998_197f571854.jpg

Blue Silver Duckwing Araucana

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5166/5370870941_aa098182f3.jpg

Blue Cuckoo Araucana

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5147/5619531201_8fa598d74b_o.jpg

Blue Partridge Brahma

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6008/5999071499_15cd918c9a.jpg

Various "blue" Olive Eggers

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5619728839_67f76a52ef.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5184/5596672421_e2917fb14e.jpg

Araucanas, Polish, Shamos

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post #14 of 305
8/2/11 at 9:08pm

Well, Illia, you show off! lol Your flock name should be "Yous are Blues"! gig  Haven't seen you around in awhile, glad to see you back!

"Live and learn from fools and from sages" ~ Aerosmith
Black & Blue Copper Marans, and one Wheaten ~ White, Partridge & BBS Silkies
Member of:  ASBC

 

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"Live and learn from fools and from sages" ~ Aerosmith
Black & Blue Copper Marans, and one Wheaten ~ White, Partridge & BBS Silkies
Member of:  ASBC

 

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post #15 of 305
8/2/11 at 9:12pm

Glad to be back. smile

I tend to have a lot of blue floating around. . . .

Debbi, you remind me, I've GOT to show you an awesome Marans cross (complete accident!) who I've decided to keep. . . . He's not blue, but he is surely awesome. I'll PM ya.

Araucanas, Polish, Shamos

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post #16 of 305
8/2/11 at 9:19pm
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Originally Posted by Illia 

Glad to be back. smile

I tend to have a lot of blue floating around. . . .

Debbi, you remind me, I've GOT to show you an awesome Marans cross (complete accident!) who I've decided to keep. . . . He's not blue, but he is surely awesome. I'll PM ya.


PM me too! I'd love to see. Oh and are any of the araucana eggs your sending me from those boys? droolin talk about some eye candy!

Breeder of Bourbon Red Turkeys, Black Copper Marans, Olive Eggers, LF Buff Faverolles, Crested Cream Legbars and White Bresse!

 

My Flock Page!

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/ayeupchucks-flock-page

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Breeder of Bourbon Red Turkeys, Black Copper Marans, Olive Eggers, LF Buff Faverolles, Crested Cream Legbars and White Bresse!

 

My Flock Page!

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/ayeupchucks-flock-page

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post #17 of 305
8/2/11 at 9:22pm

That is a collection of blues!!!!!

Ok, I only have a few so far but hoping for an army of them.  LOVE the BLUES!!!! (is that a jazz song?)

First my prize Blue Boy he is a Blue Copper Marans

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/92428_dsc03315.jpg

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/92428_dsc03332.jpg

Does splash count???

Splash Copper Marans

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/92428_dsc03308.jpg

EE Pullet

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/92428_dsc03258.jpg

and I have 3 blue/splash Plymouth Rocks too. 

Would love to see some Blue Barred Plymouth Rocks... that is on my project list too!

may have to subscribe to this thread ya

Donna  -   Wife and mother first, unless the chickens need me smile.png  With God ALL things are possible.

My Breeds and Hatching Eggs that are available HERE

My reg and Mega Incubator with turner HERE the Mega bator has a link at the bottom of the page

My Pallet Breeding Pens HERE

My Pallet brooders/Growout Pens HERE

Lavender Ameraucana Breeders Thread

 

 

 

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Donna  -   Wife and mother first, unless the chickens need me smile.png  With God ALL things are possible.

My Breeds and Hatching Eggs that are available HERE

My reg and Mega Incubator with turner HERE the Mega bator has a link at the bottom of the page

My Pallet Breeding Pens HERE

My Pallet brooders/Growout Pens HERE

Lavender Ameraucana Breeders Thread

 

 

 

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post #18 of 305
8/2/11 at 9:47pm

I love Blue chickens!

Olive Egger hen, Celia.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/jeremyjeremy07/IMG_4776.jpg

English Blue and Splash Orpingtons.

My rooster, Neville. He was a bit younger in this first photo.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/jeremyjeremy07/IMG_4482.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/jeremyjeremy07/img_4711.jpg

The flock.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/jeremyjeremy07/img_4709.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/jeremyjeremy07/IMG_4638.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/jeremyjeremy07/IMG_4629.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/jeremyjeremy07/IMG_4498.jpg

Elizabeth.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/jeremyjeremy07/IMG_4181.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/jeremyjeremy07/IMG_4182.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/jeremyjeremy07/IMG_4186.jpg

Splash Marans, Dolly.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/jeremyjeremy07/IMG_4492.jpg

Blue Wheaten Ameraucanas.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/jeremyjeremy07/IMG_4172-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/jeremyjeremy07/BWpullet-1.jpg

Blue Copper Marans chick, Ponyo.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/jeremyjeremy07/IMG_4326.jpg

Blue Olive Egger chick.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/jeremyjeremy07/IMG_4319.jpg

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post #19 of 305
8/2/11 at 9:51pm

Oh Jeremy!  LOVELY LOOKING BIRDIES!!! clap And Neville is one handsome lookin fellow!!  love

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post #20 of 305
8/2/11 at 9:52pm
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Originally Posted by Kaelinstorm 

Oh Jeremy!  LOVELY LOOKING BIRDIES!!! clap And Neville is one handsome lookin fellow!!  love


He's my big baby, the sweetest rooster I've ever known. I love him for sure. smile

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