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  1. syble

    Chantecler Thread!

    egg size is a dissapointment, my girl tries hard (by that i mean the eggs aren't getting any bigger around just longer, like torpedoes)... I want to make egg size something i select for but i'm not sure how to go about it. everyone i talk to who breeds them says egg size is not great.
  2. syble

    Chantecler Thread!

    now that my partridge chanties are getting older, i'm fairly certain i have a trio, but i notice that the hens seam to have 2 different looks to them, the one is more dark brown the other golden red (not like the roo is though), any thoughts on that? they are all from the same batch of hatching...
  3. syble

    Chantecler Thread!

    no line in particular, lined them up from an add on kijiji. At the time i wasn't after chanites, just wanted something with partridge color. Was leaning towards wyandottes lol. then bam the photo of that roo, then the hens! nice stuff! will be sure to post photos as they grow, i tend to be a...
  4. syble

    Chantecler Thread!

    thanks, that is reassuring to hear. when i looked at the parent flock photos, they were sharp looking birds, solid type and clear cut markings. the roo was gorgeous! I only have the 3 so i will keep them till the mature at least, would be lovely to end up with a proper trio! fingers crossed...
  5. syble

    Chantecler Thread!

    Quote: I guess i've got a bit to go yet, they are only 4 weeks old maybe a bit older. i also see that they don't have the nice tight barring that yours do
  6. syble

    Chantecler Thread!

    i'd love it if they were all pullets haha, always easier to find a quality roo then it is to find a decent hen or 2! At what age do sex feathers tend to come in on these guys? i usually look for those haha. This is my first attempt with partridge chanties, or any chantie for that matter... i do...
  7. syble

    Chantecler Thread!

    Unfortunately I only have 3 to choose from. I'm having a hard time guessing on sexing here too, so any help would be appreciated... they are from 2 maybe 3 lines, so not horribly consistant either! group shot: Uploaded with ImageShack.us This one acts like a roo, picks up food and clucks...
  8. syble

    Chantecler Thread!

    i have 3 freshly hatched partridges, and another 6 eggs to hatch in a week or two! i'm so excited! Thanks Sib
  9. syble

    Chantecler Thread!

    it doesnt look like i will end up with a bumper hatch at anyrate, there are alot of no grows in there! i have 3 due to hatch in a week from a different person, darker brown, and i have the ones i posted a picture of, on sunday i will candle and toss. i did see some growing, but more were clear...
  10. syble

    Chantecler Thread!

    Uploaded with ImageShack.us Is a shot of most of the eggs, the ones on the right end are orpington eggs, i threw a leghorn egg on top just for comparison
  11. syble

    Chantecler Thread!

    the guy didnt keep proper lines, just kept the best looking birds of the bunch
  12. syble

    Chantecler Thread!

    i recently got some eggs for partridge variety, but they were more on the white side then i expected, or is that normal? Thanks Sib
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