Chicken Breed Focus - Isbar (Blue Isbar)

[KYTinpusher]

A sampling of Isbar eggs - they lay lots of different colors of green!

 

[KYTinpusher]

Some very exciting information about this breed can be found in this thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1090421/silverudds-blue/0_20#post_16754115

 

[TBirdsTheWord33]

We have four Isbars: 2 blue cockerels, a black cockerel, and a black pullet. They are three weeks old today, and they are such sweethearts. We have many chickens of many breeds, and these are already some of my very favorites. We find them very quiet, laid back, and easy for children to handle (and they've been handled by several).

We splurged on this breed because of their stunning good looks, lovely green eggs, and the tendency for roosters to be docile toward people. So far, I am impressed.

 

[TBirdsTheWord33]

I sure hope my black cockerel ends up looking like yours. He is breathtaking!

 

[mp5girl]

Thank you so much! He's actually available. I have a post for a rooster and a breeding pair available on Rarebreedauctions.com. In case you're interested!

Roo: http://www.rarebreedauctions.com/au...&keywords_search=isbar&limit=10&item_type=all

Pair: http://www.rarebreedauctions.com/au...&keywords_search=isbar&limit=10&item_type=all

 

[TBirdsTheWord33]

If I didn't have nine little cockerels in my brooder right now, I would definitely consider your handsome boy, @mp5girl.

 

[Purpletie3]

We have four Isbars: 2 blue cockerels, a black cockerel, and a black pullet. They are three weeks old today, and they are such sweethearts. We have many chickens of many breeds, and these are already some of my very favorites. We find them very quiet, laid back, and easy for children to handle (and they've been handled by several).

We splurged on this breed because of their stunning good looks, lovely green eggs, and the tendency for roosters to be docile toward people. So far, I am impressed.

I agree with you. I have never had a problem from any of my isbar roosters and I have had about 10. Two lost their lives protecting the flock and I just replaced them with the restitution I received.

 

[TBirdsTheWord33]

I'm so sorry for your loss, @Purpletie3. :-( I trust your new boys will be every bit as valiant as their predecessors. Roosters like that are a true blessing.

 

[PDPercherons]

That rooster, wow. I'd want to raise nothing but Black's personally

 

[TBirdsTheWord33]

My black cockerel is the friendliest of the four. He flies up out of the brooder for attention.

My husband favors the blues, but I prefer the blacks for contrast. Those colors just pop.