Brabanters and Spitzhaubens--The Differences PIC HEAVY!

[Bawk]

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I am thinking the breeder is fine, maybe her computer is having issues.

The Gold Brabanter hatching eggs arrived today!!! I am so excited! Can't you just sense my excitement?

 

[kambrose]

So what does a full bred brabanter look like? Pictures???

 

[kambrose]

Very Nice! I got my Spitzhauben from the same breeder I live right down the road from her. I have 3 females and just love them to bits.

Could I have the breeders info? Very pretty bird!

 

[jquinn]

Re: whether or not Brabanters are good with kids

I have some gold Brabanters from Ideal--and I don't know how well they represent the standard--BUT they are my nephews' favorites because they will perch on their fingers or shoulders like a parrot.

My nephews are rambunctious and loud, and I have not spent much time at all trying to tame the Brabanters. However, while they may avoid being caught, once caught they don't act upset or try to get away.

I bought several breeds of chickens this year to see what I liked, and the Brabanters are close to the top of the list for being so good with the boys.

 

[kambrose]

Re: whether or not Brabanters are good with kids

I have some gold Brabanters from Ideal--and I don't know how well they represent the standard--BUT they are my nephews' favorites because they will perch on their fingers or shoulders like a parrot.

My nephews are rambunctious and loud, and I have not spent much time at all trying to tame the Brabanters. However, while they may avoid being caught, once caught they don't act upset or try to get away.

I bought several breeds of chickens this year to see what I liked, and the Brabanters are close to the top of the list for being so good with the boys.

What other breeds did you get? I'm now curious!
Also, do you sell the chicks or recommend a source for me to look into? What type of Brabanters do you have?

 

[jquinn]

What other breeds did you get? I'm now curious!
Also, do you sell the chicks or recommend a source for me to look into? What type of Brabanters do you have?

I have 11 Welsummers, 5 Australorps, 5 Light Brahmas, 6 Gold Brabanters, and 7 assorted bantams which I am still trying to identify. I think two of them are Spitzhaubens and two of them are OEGs of some sort; not sure about the rest. They are all about a month old and all of them are hatchery chicks.

I like all of them but the OEGs and the Brabanters have the most personality, followed closely by the Welsummers.

I am a first-time chicken owner so I am in the learning stage; I doubt I'll be selling any type of pure-breed chickens any time soon nor do I have experience with any particular breeders. I WILL be selling Cotton Patch Geese next year, if all goes well

 

[Bawk]

Re: whether or not Brabanters are good with kids

I have some gold Brabanters from Ideal--and I don't know how well they represent the standard--BUT they are my nephews' favorites because they will perch on their fingers or shoulders like a parrot.

My nephews are rambunctious and loud, and I have not spent much time at all trying to tame the Brabanters. However, while they may avoid being caught, once caught they don't act upset or try to get away.

I bought several breeds of chickens this year to see what I liked, and the Brabanters are close to the top of the list for being so good with the boys.

Sounds about right from what I researched. The breeder I got hatching eggs from said most friendly with their own people, human family/kids. Said sometimes they will get a friendly one which will walk up to greet a stranger. I am excited. planning to handle ours when they are little to have them more tame. We got some other breeds too of hatching eggs, types docile and good with kids. Hoping for a good hatch.

 

[houlahoula]

My brabanter hen is now 5 months, just wanted to share a couple of recent pics.

 

[Finnie]

So cool looking! She could star in a Dr. Seuss book!

 

[ChicKat]

My brabanter hen is now 5 months, just wanted to share a couple of recent pics.

Love how 'slate'-blue the legs look in the second photo--- is your Brabanter considered a cream one?