Belgian Malines Have Arrived!!!

[Shellz]

They can live a very normal life. Although they are a large bird, they don't have the same troubles as some large fowl in regards to natural breeding ability.

I was just talking to my source, Bart & he's offering me 18 more eggs. Yay! These are just for testing fertility though, from 2 young roos & he didn't need any of the chicks that might hatch. I am also picking up some 3 week old chicks as well.

Thanks theoldchick!

I should get pics from above so you all can see how broad their behinds are, lol! They're adorable!

 

[Chadsky]

Good luck with the new batch of eggs!! hope you get a great hatch rate! and can't wait to see the growth stages of this amazing breed!!

 

[Shellz]

Thanks Chad! I'll post pics of the older chicks too.
Sure hope his young cockerels are doing a good job! Could go either way. Fingers crossed, as always!

 

[theoldchick]

I can't wait to see what they grow up into.

 

[Shellz]

6 days old.


These top 2 pics are the same bird. The cockerel. Lots o' junk in his trunk, lol!



One on the right squints like I do when I get my photo taken.

Nah, maybe she's practicing her stink eye! Lol! Clearly, she's not amused.

 

[scopechick]

hi Everyone

I am new to the forum but have had plain old layers before. We are on the process of moving to home where I can again have chickens and this breed looks awesome. Who in Canada breeds these?

I think I read they are dual purpose but are they more meat than egg or truly dual?

Chris

 

[Shellz]

The breeder is Bart Nagel. He also grows about 30 varieties of garlic. You can find his website at bulbsoffire.com
I know he would be happy to answer any questions you may have about the breed.

What I know from research & Bart is, they are a truly dual purpose bird. 150-160 eggs per year & right through the winter season. They are also very meaty.

I just got home from picking up 18 more hatching eggs (assisting with testing of new roos' fertility). Also picked up 7 slightly older chicks. Don't think I'll get pics up tonight, as the new additions are stressed. Hopefully by tomorrow, they'll be more amenable to a photo shoot.

 

[Shellz]

Here's a quick pic of the new chicks to tide you guys over! 7 chicks at 4 & 5 weeks old. Just set 7 eggs under a broody this morning & another 11 are in the incubator. Woo hoo!
I'm off to a good start, many thanks to Bart!

 

[theoldchick]

Oh, good luck!

 

[Shellz]

Here they are at 8 days old.


Above chick I thought was a cockerel....could be a pullet.



All adorable though! Below are the older chicks I picked up yesterday.








The top 2 birds are quite hefty! Real solid birds! Nice feathering too!