Sulmtalers Thread

[mzstre]

I'm wondering how the new color that GF imported (golden duckwing) compares to the original import as far as size, growth and egg production. I know in some breeds such as the Bresse, the different colors are quite different in utility.

 

[nicalandia]

I'm wondering how the new color that GF imported (golden duckwing) compares to the original import as far as size, growth and egg production. I know in some breeds such as the Bresse, the different colors are quite different in utility.

the color is called Salmon, while the Males phenotype may be that of a golden duckwing, but he is not Golden(S/s+) genotypically, his genotype would be that of a Red enhanced Silver Wheaten, just like Faverolles,

 

[jeremy]

the color is called Salmon, while the Males phenotype may be that of a golden duckwing, but he is not Golden(S/s+) genotypically, his genotype would be that of a Red enhanced Silver Wheaten, just like Faverolles,

Which is what I've been saying for a long time, but everyone keeps calling them GDW.

 

[mzstre]

the color is called Salmon, while the Males phenotype may be that of a golden duckwing, but he is not Golden(S/s+) genotypically, his genotype would be that of a Red enhanced Silver Wheaten, just like Faverolles,

Which is what I've been saying for a long time, but everyone keeps calling them GDW.

Thank you for the information!

Do you have any idea regarding differences other than color?

 

[flypen]

Thank you for the information!

Do you have any idea regarding differences other than color?

I have all four colors, my white sulmtalers are only a few weeks old but the others are all the same in size and weight.

 

[thundercloud]

This thread has got me interested in this breed. It's also made me hungry for chicken. I'd love to taste the meat from these birds.

 

[celticgarden]

I'm really enjoying the Sulmtaler roo and hen I have (from WC hatching eggs). My roo just started crowing regularly but not often. I personally like the deep element to the crow but we'll see how the neighbors fare. I haven't observed him to be overly attentive to the girls. My 2 pound Sultan girl stands tall and chases him all over when he approaches her. Quite the sight!

I wonder what the chances are that my roo and his hatch mate are too closely related to hatch out her eggs. I probably won't do it because I'm just not set up for more than my flock of 8 hens. Have to say, I wouldn't mind raising some for eating but there is the space issue.

Anyway, this thread is quiet, just like these birds!

 

[DCchicken]

Quiet? Just wait. I have both the GD and Blue Wheaten. Somehow I ended up with 13 Roos and 6 hens. They crow so much that I am counting the days until processing day. I love this breed but the crowing is all day long.

 

[heathergreen]

My roo crows LOUD, lol (he's a GD as well)...but he doesn't seem to crow any more than any other roos I've had...but he's only around 6 months old now.

He's a Greenfire bird....first generation born here from their imported birds.

This is him with the Sulmtaler hen on the right and my other two hens, an EE cross and a blue cochin. You can see how HUGE he is at this young age. And he's getting prettier by the day.

 

[celticgarden]

Wow, gorgeous! I think they are somewhat slow maturing. Can't imagine having that many roos! When is processing day (age)?