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    Icelandic Chickens

    When do new pullets normally start laying? I have some that will be 6 months old the end of November. On a different note, I beginning to understand why so many people like their Icelandics so much.
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    FERMENTED FEEDS...anyone using them?

    I tried fermented feed for several weeks buy gave up on it becuase it kept getting moldy.
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    California Gray???

    Unbelievable! Are all the babies from a California Gray rooster too? I wonder if the feed store where you got your chicks got them from Privett Hatchery. As far as I know, they are the only hatchery source. They are located in New Mexico. I talked to a hatchery manager at Privett, and he...
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    Norwegian Jaerhon

    I think they both look real good. I think the rooster has a nice shape and the angle of the tail is very good. Take a look a few posts back at my rooster - I think his tail is too high which might not be as good for passing on egg production (I wish I knew more about that). I don't know...
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    What do you think is the best and worst laying breeds?

    Hello Dr. Netland, I was wondering if you could give us an update on your results with your Jaerhon x Leghorn crosses. This is very interesting. I've been wanting to do doing something along these lines myself and knowing how your project went as far as productivity, longevity (probably too...
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    Norwegian Jaerhon

    Manly is good. lol
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    Norwegian Jaerhon

    Thank you for your input Amyable! You know, I was wondering if he was light myself. I think he's actually lighter than in this picture. He came with a batch from Ideal. All the pullets look dark, the same as I've always had. And I got 5 males in the batch, 4 of which made it to maturity...
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    Norwegian Jaerhon

    Hi, I was wondering if some of you could tell me your opinion of this Jaer rooster (actually he's just a little more than 10 months old). Does he look like he has good conformation to use for breeding? He's quite lightweight under those feathers. Not a glamor shot but he did pose for me...
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    Bow Lake fowl

    Does anyone know if Bow Lake fowl still exist and if there's any source? Thank you.
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    Production Black/ California Grey Chicken

    Hi oldtimeway! Old post i know, but please tell us more about California Greys! Very little first hand information is available. I know Privett still sells them. How are they in lay rate, longevity of lay, size of eggs, foraging free range ability? How do they compare in these areas with...
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    California Whites

    Hi Robert, I have Jaerhons and really like them. I've been thinking abut getting some California Whites and/or California Greys. Did you get any? I'm very interested to hear your experience. Our chickens are in a free range situation. Our Jaerhons are good foragers and don't eat a lot of...
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    Icelandic Chickens

    Hi all Icelandic chicken keepers. I am really interested to hear about your experience with your pullets and hens. About how many eggs a week to they lay, when not broody of course? And what is the size of the eggs? From what I've read, I think they are about medium size. Are any of yours...
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    Norwegian Jaerhon

    Hi, I don't have an extra Jaer-roo, but I have one - I think he's pretty nice. I don't know if it would be worth it to you, but it looks lilke we're about 2 hours from you in Weaverville NC, and if you wanted to bring your pullets/hens by for a few days, we could coop them up.
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    California Gray???

    Old thead I know, but can you tell me how your California Gray hatching eggs turned out? I'm interested in adding this breed to my free-range flock. Thanks!
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    Icelandic Chickens

    Thanks. So maybe they lay about 5 in the nesting box, and then, who knows!
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