Pyncheon Thread

[MeanCheek]

There are a few old Pyncheon threads but here's a fresh one. Post pictures and talk about your Pyncheons!

 

[NC_Quail]

I’ve never heard of a Pyncheon, is it a type of parrot?

 

[MeanCheek]

I’ve never heard of a Pyncheon, is it a type of parrot?

No, it's a rare, old, and beautiful breed of American true bantam. They were kept and bred by Nathaniel Hawthorne, but it is thought that their ancestors came from Belgium. They are very sweet and fun. Here's my best hen, between the D'Uccles.

 

[MeanCheek]

 

[NC_Quail]

Huh, you learn something new everyday! These are beautiful.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

We're planning to get some in a few years when we relocate. Any suggestions for where to source birds?

 

[MeanCheek]

The breed needs a lot of work. All of mine have white legs but they're supposed to be "willow". There are mille fleur, and porcelain.

 

[MeanCheek]

We're planning to get some in a few years when we relocate. Any suggestions for where to source birds?

I'd ask for eggs on here. Mine are from Privett, but they're not very good. Privett, Welp, and Stromberg's carry them. If you were to join the SPPA, you would get a breeder's directory, and it may have a Pyncheon breeder in it, there is a picture of one on their website.

 

[MeanCheek]

Wry neck seems to be a problem with mine from Privett.

 

[MeanCheek]

@HeatherKellyB you have Pyncheons, right?