The American Hollands Chicken Thread & Census

[jenjscott]

Not yet, besides, they're free ranging with about 4 other breeds.

 

[Elyssia001]

I'm really interested in helping bring this breed back. Has there been any success with BYC members' personal flocks?

 

[Pocket Farmer]

Hello Everyone! I've been following the progress of this group and have been working on our own BH flock the past couple of years. I started with Ideal chicks and this year raised our own chicks from that stock. I also acquired hatching eggs from GracieMae and hatched out a rooster and a hen from that batch. Her eggs were pure white and I am excited to infuse this line with my own flock. This is the rooster from that hatch. I'd appreciate any feedback! He seems larger than my Ideal stock. Also, the wattle and comb set are more compact. His feathers are longer and overall he appears to be an upgrade from my Ideal birds. Next year's line will all come from him. I also plan to get another breed line infusion and would welcome any recommendations. Is anyone "there" yet?

 

[jenjscott]

beautiful, I wish I had bought from gracie mae last year, and hope to do so this coming year.

 

[Pocket Farmer]

Here is the hen we raised from GracieMae's stock. Her barring seems more "laced" than the hen we have from Ideal. Can anyone tell me how she compares with the BH standard? I'm not a barring expert, so I'm curious what to look for. Also, anything else you can critique, breedwise, I'd appreciate. Thank you! (She seems to have a rogue black feather? lol)

 

[Gypsyheart]

We have 16 great hens from Ideal. They are wonderful. I hope to get a great roo to bolster this fabulous breed. They are soooo sweet . They have the sweetest barnyard chatter. We are doing everything we know to stop predation, but we are in constant vigilance . I would love learn genetics and help them to be a stronger breed. My girls are 7 months old and lay white to cream eggs. Thanks Ramona

 

[Pocket Farmer]

GracieMae Barred Holland stock vs Ideal Poultry stock. Differences include, size, comb and color. I'm working on improving our breed lines. For anyone who is familiar with the breed standard, are there any drawbacks to the GracieMae roos characteristics (pictured here on the left). Thank you!

 

[TheNuttyChick]

Hi!
I had got eggs on eBay earlier this year and had a horrible experience with my cheap incubator.
This breed is very interesting and I will stay tuned.
Thanks to you for all your effort in keeping this breed going.​

 

[HallFamilyFarm]

Hi!
I had got eggs on eBay earlier this year and had a horrible experience with my cheap incubator.
This breed is very interesting and I will stay tuned.
Thanks to you for all your effort in keeping this breed going.​

Try a Genesis by Hovabator. Many of us have great success with it. It comes with a preset thermostat.

https://www.gqfmfg.com/pdf/1588 Genesis TUV.pdf

 

[TheNuttyChick]

Try a Genesis by Hovabator. Many of us have great success with it. It comes with a preset thermostat.

https://www.gqfmfg.com/pdf/1588 Genesis TUV.pdf

Thanks Jim, I think Santa forgot I wanted one.

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