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  1. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    Got lucky and hatched a Sumatra/ Japanese cross from my Bantam girl who lays the least of all my birds. Chick looks so much like her I almost couldn’t see any of my btw Jap in it besides a change in head shape and some higher tail carriage. 3 weeks old, it’s the only solid black chick in the...
  2. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    Definitely would make it easier to control some of the breeding, tied up roosters would be at the whim of the hens and not the other way around. Any thoughts about this method and potential predators?
  3. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    Sounds like a good plan, seems to work very well for those in the show bird world in Asian countries where they have dozens of males to maintain, if we are both referring to the leg leash mounted to some basic housing thing, like how they pen up sled dogs and such.
  4. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    Oh dear, good luck with those boys. That’s never a fun situation to be in. None of the young Bantam males I dealt with this year ever turned on me, though most were under 3 or 4 months when I rehomed them. Left myself two very mellow Japanese males for chicks and entertainment who at 7 months...
  5. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    I was hoping her face would stay dark too, but it seems as her hormones flushed it’s started to redden, and with all that white light bouncing back from the snow its easy to see. Just now growing that wee rough patch into something of a comb, and her waddles are so small. I did notice what looks...
  6. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    She’s not so keen on this snow stuff. But my how she’s grown up! Even laid her first egg the other day at 7 months old.
  7. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    I only have a single Bantam pullet from Ideal. She’s been an amazing bird so far.
  8. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    At first glance I’d say this bird has a masculine aura, but the Sumatra is suppose to be very male-looking, with hens valued for more rooster like traits. It seems though that at 6 months yours should have at least some saddle or hackle feathers beginning to drape. I think you got lucky and got...
  9. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    Super beautiful deep brown eyes, they’re very charming. :love And I can scoop her up almost whenever because she hangs around me frequently, plus she’ll usually chat at me in her weird dinosaur trill and lately she’s discovered how warm it can be to snuggle up into the side of my sweater. Very...
  10. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    Such a lovely lady, and so solid under those satiny feathers! None of my other bantams have quite the ‘meaty’, tone quality that Kiki does. She’s got such power in her legs and shoulders.
  11. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    I've never once seen my girl challenge any of the other bantams, male or female. She's very submissive but well liked, often in the center of cuddle piles and always allowed to eat next to whomever she pleases. I have 3 jap Roos I'm having a hard time deciding who to keep, at this point they...
  12. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    At 14 weeks, Kiki just recently dropped her last white wing feather-- and almost all those big, pretty tail feathers. I'd be in agreement with that statement.
  13. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    I'm not sure I'm following, but my pullet has shown a low, broad paddle shaped tail since feather development kicked in.
  14. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    My girl from Ideal started with some purple as a younger bird, but at 3 months old she's nothing but green. Haven't had any others, but good luck!
  15. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    Grapes, cherry tomatoes and scrambled eggs are top treats around here, and I try to do positive reinforcement when they get their favorites by sitting on the ground and simply holding the food in my lap/hands. Boom, drowning in chickens at this point with or without treats. :D I'll have to try...
  16. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    Helloooooo beautiful! :love I need some babies from this one asap, but she's only 3 months old. Spring better get here quick! Just that one last white wing feather to fall out...
  17. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    Kiki is 11 weeks old and lovelier than ever. Her magic charms have even got my shyest bird following her into my lap for cuddle time. She's a flock favorite with her laid back personality and willingness to share all the big bugs she finds. :love
  18. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    It doesn't help that she still comes to me for power naps and give the sweetest cuddles. She acts like she has manners too, very patient and waits for cues or other chickens to move off first when it comes to snacks or lap-time. I need a bigger yard. :)
  19. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    This girl is too pretty. Make it stop before I order another dozen!:th
  20. TattooedChicks

    Sumatra Thread!

    So bendy and flexible!
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