Barnevelder breeders lets work together and improve the breed

[Zoomie]

Wow, @tls_ranch those look GREAT! Really nice birds. I think... that the birds I'm working with, had ancestors from your place. I know it was a good breeder in CA. But your birds are much older and look lots better than mine! Just beautiful.

 

[enggass]

Nice! Do you still eggs in season? I had some beauties I hatched from you a few years back - have moved since. How about the blue laced you were working on?

 

[Pet Chickens & Ducks]

I'm not sure if this is the best place to post. I'm pretty new to chickens. Looking for some insight on my Barnevelder. She's (I hope she) is approximately 11 weeks old. I'm noticing feather changing which I assume is normal but I haven't seen many (or any) Barnevelder hens with the red/brown neck coloring except maybe the roos. Any thoughts on if she is actually a Barnevelder or could she be a mix. Hoping she's a she. Thanks in advance.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I'm not sure if this is the best place to post. I'm pretty new to chickens. Looking for some insight on my Barnevelder. She's (I hope she) is approximately 11 weeks old. I'm noticing feather changing which I assume is normal but I haven't seen many (or any) Barnevelder hens with the red/brown neck coloring except maybe the roos. Any thoughts on if she is actually a Barnevelder or could she be a mix. Hoping she's a she. Thanks in advance. View attachment 1457754

Is that a single comb. I hatched one out of some breeder eggs last year that ended up with that light brown coloring around the head and chest. I don't care for the look myself and I don't think it's correct. If yours has a single comb, than you may have to wait until it starts laying. A barnevelder should lay a darker egg.

Forgot to add, your bird is still young so wait a bit until it's adult feathers come in too. Things can change a bit.

 

[Pet Chickens & Ducks]

Is that a single comb. I hatched one out of some breeder eggs last year that ended up with that light brown coloring around the head and chest. I don't care for the look myself and I don't think it's correct. If yours has a single comb, than you may have to wait until it starts laying. A barnevelder should lay a darker egg.

Forgot to add, your bird is still young so wait a bit until it's adult feathers come in too. Things can change a bit.

Yes, it's a single comb. I agree, I'm not crazy about the look. I think I'll know more when she starts laying.

 

[Alexandra33]

Could anyone give me a little insight as to the coloration of my Enya? Is it a mutation of sorts? I've pondered this for about 3 years, and still don't have an answer.

~Alex

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Could anyone give me a little insight as to the coloration of my Enya? Is it a mutation of sorts? I've pondered this for about 3 years, and still don't have an answer.
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~Alex

Looks more like a partridge rock. How dark are her eggs?

 

[Alexandra33]

Looks more like a partridge rock. How dark are her eggs?

I must agree....we ordered a Barnevelder and ended up with Enya. Her eggs were a bit darker than medium brown. Almost purplish in hue, too, due to the bloom.

~Alex

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I must agree....we ordered a Barnevelder and ended up with Enya. Her eggs were a bit darker than medium brown. Almost purplish in hue, too, due to the bloom.

~Alex

Where did she come from?



Barnevelder egg is second from the right. That's about the darkness of mine.

 

[Alexandra33]

Where did she come from?

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Barnevelder egg is second from the right. That's about the darkness of mine.

She came from Meyer.

Lovely eggs! Finally located a picture for ya - Enya's is all the way to the left:

~Alex