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    The Svart Hona (Swedish Black Hen) Thread!

    Ok. No worries. We have trips to Tucson regularly to visit daughter so reach out when you are ready. We will see what we have. I started with a flock of one rooster and 7 hens. Still have that rooster and 4 of then hens. And then a lot more younger ones. The old ones have been through...
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    The Svart Hona (Swedish Black Hen) Thread!

    I dont think we have lost any due to heat. But i have misters. They are really friendly. Especially when they get lots of attention like my daughters do. In my pure bred run one of the hens kerps going broody so we have a constant trickle of new chicks. I have 4 cockreals about 5-6...
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    Bresse Chickens

    @BlueBaby I would love to trade some hatching eggs to get both our flocks a bit more diverse. I only have 3 laying hens. Putting 14 eggs in bator today though. We had an extra rooster we were fattening and preparing to process but he past this week while we were away. Likely his sun...
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    Bresse Chickens

    I have 4 new babies left of last weeks hatch. All gone of July 4 hatch. My thre hens only 2 serm fertilized but cant tell which one isnt. So I have to give 3 for price if 2 when I sell eggs. Just yesterday the rooster we put in solitary a few weeks ago and were fattening up the official...
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    The Svart Hona (Swedish Black Hen) Thread!

    If in AZ. I have a couple starter flocks. Trying to down size a bit. A Rooster and a hand full of hens. PM me if interested. One group experienced layers. The other two group about to start laying. We have wonderful hatch rates and no leakage.
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    Arizona Only - Svart Hona Flock

    Need to down size as we are moving. We have a mature flock of Svart Hona, no leakage. fertile layers, 1 gorgeous Rooster with mature hens. Also enough 3-4 month old to make two similar groups. $200-$250 for each group. These are very heat tolerant chickens and we have had great success...
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    Arizona Chickens

    Hi everyone. Our chicken flock has grown out of control. We have decided to sell off our Svart Honas. We have a gorgeous a group Rooster and 6 Mature hens that have collectively laid about 2 dozen 100% fertile eggs a week. We also have enough 3-4 month olds to make 2 more similar groups...
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    The Svart Hona (Swedish Black Hen) Thread!

    Best of luck on your hatch. Just had a great hatch. Though havent found homes for as many as I hoped. Anyone in AZ who wants some let me know. Also had a broody hen abandon half wAy through. Put them in the Bator and so far getting a new chick a day. 4 to go.
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    Arizona Chickens

    I hatched 7. 4 weeks ago. Trying to get some laying hens so they can be my third breed. I might try and get some eggs to put in when these 28 CCLB hatch. Want me to get extras for you?
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    Arizona Chickens

    Best hatch for us so far. 28 in, one early quiter, one didn’t, 26 hatched. Svart Hona chicks anyone? Plenty of SH hatching eggs too. Next batch are Crested Cream Legbars due on 2/15. Down to 3 girls. Let me know if anyneveants any. The boys will be free. Free is easier than the other...
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    Arizona Chickens

    Any wild predator you jump on with bate hands to save your chckens will limely be received well here. Its backyard chicken forum not backyard wild cats LOL. Well done. You are an honory Roo for protecting your flock.
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    Arizona Chickens

    Got new hatching eggs every day . Well almost everyday. If you are headed into Phoenix area and want to meet. Let me know. I live in the west valley but go over to the east quite often and could meet with chicks or eggs.
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    Arizona Chickens

    They taste lime Chicken. LOL. Sorry. I couldnt resist. Actually I haven’t had one yet. We have 3 spare Roosters from a different source we won’t breed. They will likely eventually be invited to dinner. Most say you cant tell them apart from AC. The SH are really good natured birds. They...
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    Arizona Chickens

    Tomorrow is hatch day. All Svart Honas. This is first batch we have had that 100% of the eggs have made it this far. Hoping for our first perfect Hatch. Very happy with the quality of the source parents and chicks from last batch. Anyone in AZ interested in Svart Hona chicks please let...
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    Arizona Chickens

    Misters and shade in the summer.
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