I can only speak for my line of Delawares.
This is my third year of breeding these and I see that I have to give them plenty of time or I'll cull too early for this on the pullets. As young pullets, it is common for them to exhibit this...I have to wait until they are older pullets (around 7-...
Sorry Nick, I'm hatching for myself at the present. No eggs available.
Meanwhile, watch that under color on your pullets. Here is an example of a cull hen vs. a breeder hen.
And, I'm still using that same 'ol cock bird this year. His sickle feathers are white after all those molts...
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Claudia, Your Delaware are beautiful! Yes you did a fantastic job culling. And I have to tell you again that your Blue Silkies are absolutely stunning. I love those little fuzzy butts!
Oh thank you for your compliment on the Delawares and the update on the Silkies are ALWAYS welcomed!
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Oh, Cyn...your approval means SO much. I can't tell you how many times I looked at your flock and read your posts to determine who to cull.
Thank you!
My Delaware cockeral with one of his favorite pullets. They were enjoying an afternoon of freeranging.
These were hatched last Spring from seriousbill eggs. I culled and culled and chose him for for my breeding pens for this Spring, along with four girls that I thought to best meet the...