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That "his GIRLFRIEND lost"??? sounds like an interesting story. Anyway, to continue from yesterday, the large fowl version of this breed (still don't know the size) was only developed in the 80s in Østfold (the Norwegian "state" where this breed originates) by Trond Hansen and Johan Viker...

According to the Norwegian Wikipedia, the Jærhøne begins laying at about 5 months of age and produces about 160 eggs per year, so good, but not comparable to the Leghorn, for example. The eggs weigh 55g - not sure how that compares to other breeds. Apparently, there are actually two varieties...

One thing I notice is that this bird is from Stavanger - as a coastal town, it is much milder than the rest of Norway. All the pictures I've seen so far show a single comb,so it might still be a bit prone to ice and snow, I don't know. However, as a very good egg layer (from what I'm hearing)...

I can read a fair amount of Norwegian - do you still have that link? (I'll report back what I find.)

#4 looks just like my Bluebell hen. Some say this is a maran/rir cross... this other site says it's an Andalusian/barred rock cross (I'm slightly more dubious about that one...) But here's a photo of one. http://www.hawthornhouseonline.co.uk/eggs.html My Bluebell is a very good layer of dark...

I agree it's a pullet. Lovely soft feathering around her neck and saddle (no pointy feathers anywhere there...) Regardless of breed, she's a beauty.

Thank you - I feel very welcome. Kris - thanks - I shall look for that thread. drdoolittle - yeah, hate packing - prefer the unpacking part. It's going to be expensive too - and I can't even make any firm plans yet as I must go through the court process. And I'll have to rent first most...

To be honest, I'm not happy with that list - none of them really match this chicken... It can't be... Buckeye (wrong comb) Easter Egger (no beard/muff) Naked Neck (obvious) Sumatra (wrong color) Appenzeller (no crest) Buttercup (wrong comb) Faverolle (no beard/muff) Golden Campine...

I wonder if having a variety of breeds might help there too, then. Some breeds mature faster than others. But, as you said, that means feeding more at a time. My opinion is that you're going to need to be incubating the eggs yourself if you want an around-the-calendar eating flock. I also...

Def. NOT a Japanese bantam (those require the "squirrel tail"). The earlobe is rather small for a minorca, but otherwise, that's what I think too.

I know that McMurray don't always tell you what breeds you're getting when you buy their super deals and whatnot. I'm thinking this bird looks a bit like a modern game - from the thin shape and very upright stance. Having just looked at one of my books, if it IS a modern game, then it looks...

I don't have any experience with silkies, but I do have experience with hatching eggs. My most recent experience with shipped eggs is that they don't seem to do as well as the home-grown ones so I expect your anticipated numbers is reasonable. I find dark eggs difficult to candle, but the...

I've never heard of different breeds brooding at different times of the year - I'd love to hear if anyone has heard differently! I've only ever seen hens go broody in the warmer months. I suppose, part of that reason will be the light - they need a minimum number of hours of light in order to...

Kidcody, my parents live in Vancouver, my younger brother is in Seattle. :-) michickenwrangler... I thought the term was Michigander... not heard Michiganiac before, lol. I've been watching a webcam in Houghton and it's sunny probably about half the time or more - whereas in England, it's...

Thanks, all... No, chickens wouldn't do too well crossing the ocean - not to mention the month in quarantine... That is reserved for one very special Indian Ringneck parakeet that owns us, but it's not going to be cheap! Yes, just rehomed my buff orpington pair yesterday, another pair...

Can you get a picture using a flash? Particularly a close-up of the neck/hackles and possible saddle feathers? If I had to guess, I'd say it looks a lot like a cockerel, but I've had a few marans and I was still guessing until they started crowing, to be honest - need more practice. :-p

Hi there. Very sorry to hear that your hen is so unwell. It hurts to watch them suffer. Just an idea to boost her - do you have (or can you get) Bach's Rescue Remedy? I used this on a stupid muscovy who had been munching on rhubarb leaves - as well as a poor rooster who had been attacked by a...

Hi there. I found this while looking for information about keeping chickens in the UP (Keweenaw) where I plan to move - hopefully in 2012! (Keep your thoughts/prayers with us as it's not as straight forward as simply buying tickets...) Anyway, I grew up raising poultry in Oregon. The past 5...