Hi, all!
So I decided to start a thread about my breeding program, so that I can look back on it! I am in the process of becoming NPIP certified and once I am I will be shipping eggs and chicks from my stock. Most of the people who are following the American Serama Thread know what my birds...
So, I haven't seen an EE serama and thought it would be fun to attempt to breed my own. I am in this for the long run and want to see the long term results.
I have some EE bantam cockerels that were shipped to me today, that I will use in my project. I am planning on breeding them to...
D'uccle bantams. Hatched on Halloween 2015. color: Mille Fleur. Friendly and tame. Would be good as a 4H showmanship bird or good as backyard chickens with limited space.
cockerels $10 each
both cockerals $18
I will be at the PPBA winter show at the end of the month and can bring them to this...
What style of coop would be good for bantam Cochins? It has to be well ventilated for sure and big enough for 10 chickens. Post your pics of what you have build please!!
so I decided to start a d'uccle hatching thread. All of the other hatch a longs are packed and this is for a specific breed. I will post questions and updates about my experiences. I am NOT an expert. This is only my 2nd time hatching and third year with chickens. Have fun and feel free to post...
Mr. Kackadoodledoo is a little over three months old. I'm not sure what breed he is. Some people think buff Orpington. I'm also not sure if it's a hen or roo. Leaning toward roo. But, he's super sweet (like my baby) and gets picked on by other hens his age. Also the other roosters in his bunch...
Do I need to give my chicks the medicated stuff that you put in there water? I did it with the chicks I got from the feed store last year, but do I need to do it with the chicks I hatched myself?
So I got my hatching eggs today!!:) super excited. I'm letting them sit for a day before I put them in the incubator. But should I not turn them for 5 days or should I turn them immediately once I put them in the incubator?
i have 5 chicks 2 of whom are Roos. None of the pullets have layed yet. Can I just keep giving them starter and when they start laying giving them oyster shells. Or will the roo eat the oyster shells and make himself sick.
Which ones are better overall? I've heard many things about brahmas and cochin bantams. I'm leaning towards brahmas but wanted to hear about them from real people not websites:) thanks
I am debating between booted bantams or d'uccle bantams. I found a breeder for both breeds. Now come deciding! I'm looking for something that is more for breeding purposes and that I can sell chicks from. I'm not sure of the personalities either.