A Bielefelder Thread !

[TNBEARCHICK]

Growgel in the box was all over them when I got them.  They looked like drowned rats..... poor things.  I told you when I got them they were all wet.  I lost one in the box and couldn't even tell what it was.  Nasty mess.....

i only knew one died for sure. i am so sorry! can i send you some more?

 

[DMRippy]

Quote: Sure..... I will pay! Message me anytime is fine.

 

[Ron Skekel]

I am not sure if is the good care and lots of socializing my Bielfelder chicks received prior to their arrival but these little chicks are the sweetest, calmest and friendliest chickens I have raised.Well, they are not that little anymore, already at 10 weeks, they are as big as my Faverolle hen!
The Bielfelders seem to have no problem wanting to mix in with the flock and Are already making themselves at home in the "big girls' coop"
My only disappointment is that, although zoning permits Roosters in my county (on 1+ acre), neighbors on both sides have made it known that they do not like the crowing. Go figure. Not wanting to suffer the nasty notes and death ray stares from them when the Bielfelder Roosters mature, I have decided to let them go
My two hens will stay and I will miss the boys!

You can buy a collar on my pet chicken that keeps roosters from crowing. Just a thought if you can sew you could make it.

 

[Sylvester017]

I am not sure if is the good care and lots of socializing my Bielfelder chicks received prior to their arrival but these little chicks are the sweetest, calmest and friendliest chickens I have raised.Well, they are not that little anymore, already at 10 weeks, they are as big as my Faverolle hen!
The Bielfelders seem to have no problem wanting to mix in with the flock and Are already making themselves at home in the "big girls' coop"
My only disappointment is that, although zoning permits Roosters in my county (on 1+ acre), neighbors on both sides have made it known that they do not like the crowing. Go figure. Not wanting to suffer the nasty notes and death ray stares from them when the Bielfelder Roosters mature, I have decided to let them go
My two hens will stay and I will miss the boys!

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The collar for roosters is intriguing. I would hesitate using one on a fluffy Silkie - their fluff really gets stuck and sometimes pulls out on the velcro - we do not use any kind of velcro apparatus around our Silkies. However for the hard-feathered varieties of chickens this sounds like a real solution to keeping a cockerel or roo around for a while for breeding purposes before they're sent to freezer camp or re-homed.

 

[shoresofOK]

Hello everyone! I am looking for some eggs or chicks of these Bielefelder's! Can anyone help me out or point me in the right direction please?! I live in oklahoma! Thanks so much

 

[Ron Skekel]

Hello everyone! I am looking for some eggs or chicks of these Bielefelder's! Can anyone help me out or point me in the right direction please?! I live in oklahoma! Thanks so much

love to help but mine aren't laying yet. I'm sure someone on this thread can. I will p m you the person who I got mine from.

 

[Sylvester017]

Hello everyone! I am looking for some eggs or chicks of these Bielefelder's! Can anyone help me out or point me in the right direction please?! I live in oklahoma! Thanks so much

Go on the BYC Search under Oklahoma and put a post up for what you are looking for. You might look under the State threads that surround Oklahoma i.e. TX, etc.

 

[RachaelS]

Okay now that people have had this guys for a few years just wanted to confirm a few things.

1) Has anyone had an aggressive (with people) rooster? Or are the generally people friendly?

2) Seems they start to lay at around 6 months right?

3) Food consumption drops back to almost normal after they get to full size?

4) At what point do they reach full size (for eating)?

5) Do they really have a good laying rate?

6) Do they tolerate heat well?

7) Anything else you would add about this breed?

Thank you in advance.

 

[DCchicken]

Okay now that people have had this guys for a few years just wanted to confirm a few things.

1) Has anyone had an aggressive (with people) rooster? Or are the generally people friendly?

2) Seems they start to lay at around 6 months right?

3) Food consumption drops back to almost normal after they get to full size?

4) At what point do they reach full size (for eating)?

5) Do they really have a good laying rate?

6) Do they tolerate heat well?

7) Anything else you would add about this breed?

Thank you in advance.

1. My Biele roos are the nicest ones on the farm. They complain about being picked up but just sit there once I have them.
2. 6-7 months is average.
3. They will always eat a little more because of their large size. But I am thinking of just dumping the whole feed bag in the brooder to save time in the future.
4. around 5 months but it depends upon the time of the year.
5. I think my Bresse lay better but the Biele eggs are larger.
6. No. This was a surprise. They pant all day long even when my Hedemora are not panting.
7. Their only downside is that they are loud. Also with every autosexing breed, be prepared to get stuck with a lot of cockerels. I have the same problem with my Legbars.

 

[ChickCrazed]

1. My Biele roos are the nicest ones on the farm. They complain about being picked up but just sit there once I have them.
2. 6-7 months is average.
3. They will always eat a little more because of their large size. But I am thinking of just dumping the whole feed bag in the brooder to save time in the future.
4. around 5 months but it depends upon the time of the year.
5. I think my Bresse lay better but the Biele eggs are larger.
6. No. This was a surprise. They pant all day long even when my Hedemora are not panting.
7. Their only downside is that they are loud. Also with every autosexing breed, be prepared to get stuck with a lot of cockerels. I have the same problem with my Legbars.

I'm glad you posted about the panting in the heat! I had noticed it in my flock with the Bielies and was worried there was something wrong with them!!! I guess it makes sense, they are so "bulky" and that bulk probably creates a lot of natural heat, which is why they do so well in the cold. That bulk is a bit of a detriment in the heat though!