Houdans

[tazzdevil99]

hello still looking for houdan pullets. please try and contact me back?!?!

 

[Puddin Fluff]

It might help if you posted where you are. Right now shipping is slow because of the heat but if someone were close they might be able to drive some over to you. They are a pretty rare breed right now so don't expect a quick response or a local one.

Good luck in your search, and welcome to BYC.

 

[gander007]

6th of September 2015,

Sunday morning 3 three new additions to the flock

Just look at all the new feathers Thursday 10 September 2015 only four days old

They are so alert friendly still but the running from daddy will come soon

I have been feeding them scrambled eggs daily and every day they seem to eat more and more

gander007

 

[Puddin Fluff]

Beautiful babies!

 

[Elaine Wright]

One of my dh's houdan hens has very muddy head feathers. I'm concerned about her health & welfare. I don't know how to clean her up.

 

[La Casa de Pollo]

One of my dh's houdan hens has very muddy head feathers. I'm concerned about her health & welfare. I don't know how to clean her up.

When I get mine ready for the fair, I just go right to the bath, soak any mud, bathe in warm water, massage the feathers clean, rinse in clean water then blowdry them out. Takes a ton of time but they look great when we are done, I rub a little biosilk hair shine on the feathers for a nice sheen. The mud comes out fairly quickly it just takes time to dry them and the down can blow around so I blow dry them outside in the warm weather--if it is cold where you are you may have to do it in the garage or house, could be a little messier

 

[Elaine Wright]

@la casa thank you. I was hoping for an easier way, but I think that's probably what I'll have to do.

 

[Puddin Fluff]

It is amazing how calm they get when you put them in warm water. You would think they would freak, but they actually seem to enjoy it. I use either baby shampoo, or dog shampoo. I worry about their eyes stinging with the regular stuff.

 

[gander007]

Hatching on the 1sy of April no joke

 

[Puddin Fluff]

How is the hatch going? @gander007