Basque Hens, Euskal Oiloa (MYSTERY BREED !)

[Skeffling Lavender Farm]

I don't think it's because you are new.

I am having to use webmail and it's less than ideal! I think we are straight now! A reference to the article would be much appreciated! I am certainly happy to have the info shared. We are lucky we know so much about these beauties!

 

[rivers2011]

is the Euskal Oiloa an egg laying breed, meat bird, dual purpose, ornamental???
I'm getting an Euskal cockerel this weekend bc I like the idea of having a friendly rooster, but at the same time, I keep chickens for the eggs, so I'm hoping that they produce a decent amount per year...

 

[Skeffling Lavender Farm]

Congratulations Rivers! You will love them.

They are a dual purpose but the hens lay lots of big shiny brown eggs. the breed standard is 255 a year and I think we get that about that. I have had these 3 years and your rooster probably comes from our line.

There's more info and tons of pics in this BYC thread, and I answered a bit more on egg laying.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=6632829#p6632829

 

[rivers2011]

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Thanks Skeffling!
They're (the kind lady has offered me two cockerels!) coming from a farm in the Cambridge area and we're meeting tomorrow for the pickup. I'm told that these guys like to play! sooooo exciting!

 

[Skeffling Lavender Farm]

That's great. They are sweet birds and the roosers seem to love to be picked up and hugged tight. I have one young one year old rooster that hops up onto my knee if I call him! Even if I have a hold of a another roo, he hops up! They love treats to and if they are a little shy of you to start with (unlikely) that will help. Maybe it is Paula that has them. I am happy for you! You will be hooked!

 

[rivers2011]

yes, it is Paula.
thanks for the advice!

 

[sebastopol]

Info & images of Euskal Oiloa in shows in the Basque Country.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=510045&p=22

 

[HENRI]

Hi ive seen this post and yes here they are common here in spain they are not so mystery breed ther like the Austrian painted hen ther is a instute that conserves all Spanish breeds here in Spain and yes they come ou t on the video.

 

[sebastopol]

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Hi Henri!!

I'm Elizabeth-laoca in granjaonline I come to add this video here, but all the work is done

Time 8,53 :Marraduna Euskal Oiloak appear in the video. They say roja vasca barrada or something like this.

 

[Skeffling Lavender Farm]

What a great Video. I wish understood it all. I think the second box of chicks were euskal Oiloa Marradune, then what did they say about the adults? I love all the Spanish chickens, they are so showy and proud and beautiful! What a treat! Thanks for sharing the video.