DeannaOR, love the pictures. The Delaware I had was buddied up with an EE, and they stuck together like glue. It's kind of funny that you say your Dellie is the mischievous one - I think mine was kind of like that, too. She was the bolder of the two, but not always the most independent girl. I...
Welcome, Winters Witch! Those are some very pretty girls you have there. I think you will enjoy having your own chickens They're therapy in their own right, you know.
LaRaysChicks, your hen is awesome. I love that super floofy bottom of hers. It always makes my day when I see a big, fluffy...
LaRay, they look like boys to me. The Dellie pullet I had had much daintier legs than any of those, and at that age, her comb wasn't as large or red. They are handsome boys, for sure!
Man, I love seeing pictures of everyone's Dellies here and reading about the breeding projects going on. I've seen some of the qualities that pop up a lot in hatchery stock (such as discoloration) and have wondered what all would go into re-creating the breed with the original birds Dellies...
I just found this thread, and it is making me so excited! I got a couple of chicks not more than two or three weeks ago, and I think one of them is a Delaware. I can't wait to see what she looks like all growed up!
Now to dive back into all of the lovely pictures, hehehe.......