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    Fibromelanism and crossbreeding

    The two Svarthona chicks I have are a bit younger, so hard to compare. The extra feather makes them look a bit larger, but they are not any taller than our pure Thai birds of the same age. They also don't stand quite as erect, as I think I mentioned. They look more Cemani than Thai, but they...
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    Fibromelanism and crossbreeding

    I have two chicks from a pure Qaib Thaib black hen crossed with a Ayam Cemani x Svarthona roo, but honestly they look mostly Cemani/Svarthona to me at this point. They don't stand very upright and are a bit fluffy, but are still pretty young anyway, maybe 6-7 weeks old now. One had dark grey...
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    Fibromelanism and crossbreeding

    I know someone who has done this already, actually, and I have a few of the chicks. I also researched a bit about their genetics but I may not understand it 100% yet. If your Ayam Cemani has two copies of the fribro gene the offspring will have one copy and black skin, but may show some white...
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    What are Golden Comet Chickens?

    I would recommend Australorps over Golden Comets only because of the health issues. I don't agree with breeding a hen that lays so many eggs she will likely die from reproductive issues early in her life. Australorps are also excellent egg layers, usually sweet, but a bit more feisty than the...
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    Hello! Doing the introduction thing -

    I was not expecting this many replies to my humble introductory post! I'm glad this is such an active community. When I have more time I would love to share my Sumatras in particular, and a breeding project my partner is working on with his Thai birds.
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    Hello! Doing the introduction thing -

    What a warm welcome, thank you!
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    Hello! Doing the introduction thing -

    Thank you!
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    Hello! Doing the introduction thing -

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I am fairly new, but my partner has always raised chickens. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? Around 45, including new chicks. (3) What breeds do you have? Thai birds mostly, a small flock of Sumatras, and some...
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