A Bielefelder Thread !

[Babybockbock]

You do know you can raise chicks very successfully without a heat lamp, right? Lots of us are using Mama Heating Pad. I even brood my chicks in a pen outside in the run when temps are in the teens and twenties.... https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/yes-you-certainly-can-brood-chicks-outdoors https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/956958/mama-heating-pad-in-the-brooder-picture-heavy-update

Awesome!...im still just trying to get some chicks, seems these birds are not easy to get.

 

[goldie1234]

I picked up my littlest today! Two pullets and a cockerel!

 

[scandiafowl]

The smallest egg I get from one of my Biel girls is 1.9 ounces, and the largest so far has been 2.63 ounces. Generally they seem to stay right around 2.0-2.15 ounces right now, but my girls haven't been laying for very long. 

Thanks. I'm drawn to the breed because of their heritage and beautiful colors.
I also have Jersey Giants.

 

[UGLYFOOT]

Hello! After a ton of reaserch I think I hVe settled on this lovely breed bielefelders!...Now I am aving a hard ti.e tracking down a few Pullets, I am only looking for 3, I am in NW washington, can anyone help?

Thank you!

How far can you travel? @Chickielady is in SW Washington maybe she can help you out?

 

[Sylvester017]

Thanks. I'm drawn to the breed because of their heritage and beautiful colors.
I also have Jersey Giants.

OOOOOoooo! Love the Jersey Giants and that someone has them because I don't have the space for any more birds in my yard!

 

[scandiafowl]

If you were to buy chicks from a breeder which one would you choose?

 

[Sylvester017]

If you were to buy chicks from a breeder which one would you choose?

I'm a glutton for going to the most recent importer (Greenfire Farms - GFF) or a breeder who got their breeding stock from GFF. Omega Hills Farm has GFF stock. But I'm sure there are others on this thread with good recommendations for you.

 

[scandiafowl]

I'm a glutton for going to the most recent importer (Greenfire Farms - GFF) or a breeder who got their breeding stock from GFF.  Omega Hills Farm has GFF stock.  But I'm sure there are others on this thread with good recommendations for you.

My chicks are from Brinkhaven Acres. I looked at Greenfire Farms as well.

 

[Red Banks]

I'm a glutton for going to the most recent importer (Greenfire Farms - GFF) or a breeder who got their breeding stock from GFF. Omega Hills Farm has GFF stock. But I'm sure there are others on this thread with good recommendations for you.

My chicks are from Brinkhaven Acres. I looked at Greenfire Farms as well.

Ultimately aren't all Biels from GFF? No one else has legally imported them. Rarebreedauction.com has some nice birds.

 

[scandiafowl]

Ultimately aren't all Biels from GFF?  No one else has legally imported them.  Rarebreedauction.com has some nice birds.

Makes sense. I've sent them an email asking that question.