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  1. Craig'sHens

    The Wyandotte Thread

    I may not be the best one to answer your questions but I am fairly new to chickens. I have 11 silver laced Wyandottes pullets that started laying 2 weeks ago and are consistently laying 8 eggs a day. This works out to 265 eggs per hen per year. They are large beautiful birds that are not...
  2. Craig'sHens

    The Wyandotte Thread

    We had our first egg at 6 months and 2 days old (out of 11 hens.) Unfortunately, it was layed on the gorund next to the water bowl and the hens have not even explored the nest box!
  3. Craig'sHens

    The Wyandotte Thread

    They're a week older than Mine. Looking back at my photos from a few weeks ago, I was quite amazed at how much they have matured.
  4. Craig'sHens

    Swedish Flower Hen Thread

    I've enjoyed this thread and watching the progress of the breed in the US. However, I wonder if anybody have any idea how many mature birds are now being breeding in the US?
  5. Craig'sHens

    The Wyandotte Thread

    5 month birthday photos
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    The Wyandotte Thread

    Now I have a question of my own. Hopefully some one can help me with. My birds are bout 20 weeks old. But none of the hens have even been in the nest boxes. I would have thought they would have at least explored it some time in the last 3 months. They all free range all day & put them selves...
  7. Craig'sHens

    The Wyandotte Thread

    Quote: I'm not an expert (mine haven't started yet either & probably won't for at least 2-3 more months.) I just hate to see a question go un answered. Anyway, rumor has it they often won't start laying until they are 26-28 weeks or more. Hopefully, someone else will chime in if I'm off.
  8. Craig'sHens

    The Wyandotte Thread

    I just want to add my 2 cents about the Turbos. They are great. I know there are other great breeders too but I have only worked with the Foley's and they have provided excellent support after the buy as well.
  9. Craig'sHens

    The Wyandotte Thread

    Quote: I have to keep biting my tongue about asking for critique too. Personally, I'm not so concerned about feeding my birds... 17 of them only eat about 50 pounds a month since they started free ranging around the yard. I'm just anxious for a few of them to turn out to be the perfect...
  10. Craig'sHens

    The Wyandotte Thread

    So I would guess the hollow comb is also genetic. Is it also recessive?
  11. Craig'sHens

    The Wyandotte Thread

    Thanks Rudy. That really helps. I'll head out Nd have another look at my birds. It seems like the hollow comb is prety common in younger birds so I guess it gets better as they age.?
  12. Craig'sHens

    The Wyandotte Thread

    Quote: Rudy, can you help me understand what makes the head on number 3 so much better? They look the same to me. Craig
  13. Craig'sHens

    The Wyandotte Thread

    Quote: That's awesome. Any more shows on the future?
  14. Craig'sHens

    The Wyandotte Thread

    Quote: I love the blue color. Its hard to believe they are only 4 weeks older than my SLW. Craig
  15. Craig'sHens

    Southern California Shows

    Thanks all. The SoCal Fair is not too far so I may visit there. Is the format of the fair prety similar to the APA shows? Craig
  16. Craig'sHens

    Southern California Shows

    This is my first year with chickens so I'd like to be able to attend a show that I might be able to show in next year. My Internet search has not turned up much in southern California. How do you go about finding APA shows in your area (for large fowl)?
  17. Craig'sHens

    breeding

    It seems like things are pretty slow here. However, I have read over what I learned here and also looked at the below referenced article. http://www.backyardpoultrymag.com/issues/1/1-2/Craig_Russell.html I still like rolling matings but think I would like to broaden my genetic base to...
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    How old is rooster when it starts crowing?

    I know I'm a couple weeks behind but I need to tell somebody that 2 of my 7 week old Wyandottes started crowing today. They are barely audible from 100ft but crow they do.
  19. Craig'sHens

    The Wyandotte Thread

    On BYC there is a discussion about Tolbunt Wyandottes: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=330325&p=1 If you google Tolbunt Wyandotte or tollbunt Wyandotte and view images, quite a few things come up. I don't know what is what though...
  20. Craig'sHens

    The Wyandotte Thread

    Quote: Yes thats the pic that I havent been able to find. At the end of the article it says it's created in photoshop. Are there other photos?
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