Search results for query: *

OK so I found some images that show a disqualification. You can see the hen is displaying black tickings on the saddle when it should be buff or white cuckoo pattern only.

I have another disqualification to add but I'm looking for a good photo online so you see what I'm talking about.

I think this is a great start but we're not mentioning other key things like weight (8-10 lbs hens, 10-12 lbs roosters) egg weight (Extra Large to Jumbo) egg color (cream). No feathers on shanks or feet. 3 front digits, 1 hind digit on feet. Body type - heavy breed (round / full body, broad...

Hi gang, Been out of the loop because we weren't getting email notifications for some reason. Still interested in helping out.

You're welcome!

@wleigh1021, Yes Niederrheiners are great layers as well. Mine are currently outperforming my Bielefelders so I'm making some team decisions on some of those girls. As far as autosexing, the Niederrheiners are an autosexing breed too. Roosters have always been non-aggressive towards humans...

Sounds like a plan. Yes there are bantam Niederrheiners as well as Bielefelders in different colors. I didn't know there were any hatcheries that carried Niederrheiners. Which ones are you referring to?

Fascinating. I did not know Greenfire falsely advertises. I'd like to share that considering that was the presumed status, that my birds are larger than some of the other named farms due to the fact that I thought I was adhering to a breed standard (10-12lbs roos and 8-10lbs hens). With that...

@mandelyn Yes the Mechelen are Malines. Same ones used for the Bielefelder. Are you sure 7 to 9 lbs because Greenfire is claiming 10 to 12lbs and hens 8 to 10 lbs. The Niederrheiner is available in Bantam size as well, just not in the US. And as far as colors, there is also a Crele version...

Yes @mandelyn translating the Niederrheiner standard will be very helpful! If your friend could do that, we'd be grateful!

Hi @TRoz , We are currently working on that project (taking pics), weight included. We're not commercially selling meat to market at the moment so we grow a few batches for our own human consumption throughout the year. (And wow aren't they delicious!) As far as broodiness, broodiness was...

Hi @ESofVA - due to BackyardChickens.com regulations, I've sent you a PM regarding your questions. Thank you!

@cutipatooti , Just like with everything, size / weight varies. Our eggs are ranging from Extra Large to Jumbo. No gals over 2 years old. We've rendered our cockerels at 3 mo old and they were 5lbs. on average. If that's the case, they would have been around 10 lbs on average, full grown...

Very nice-looking stud!

I wouldn't say it's a concern. You are suppose to easily determine by color, otherwise it doesn't adhere to the autosexing function of the breed. If that's the case, then I would cull them since their genes deviate. (I wouldn't suggest doing that now - it could be because you are still...

@loopy12 , Chick #3 definitely cockerel. The rest look like females. Roos are lighter (more white) and hens are more buff (orange).

One of our roos, affectionately named "Chubs" cuz he's a chubby and he hops up and down when he sees we're coming with treats!

Hi @UGLYFOOT Sorry to hear about your unfortunate outcome. We have the 'Ranch location in New England and we're working on having another location in Orange County, CA. If you're having bad luck with day olds and hatching eggs, I suggest going for slightly older chicks i.e. 1 week. In...

Are you guys just as excited for Spring as we are? Can't wait to have more of these little things running around. Happy Easter!

Woo hoo! Congrats, @joed1223 ! How old were your hens when they started? You have a very nice-looking flock!