Belgian Cuckoo Malines - Next Generation

[Shellz]

6 weeks old now. First 2 pics are old line Malines.

Below are 2 old line pullets.

A new line cockerel.

A new line pullet.

 

[Going Quackers]

6 weeks old now.

First 2 pics are old line Malines.


Below are 2 old line pullets.


A new line cockerel.

A new line pullet.

Really nice pics! they all look fabulous. Mine never seen to stop moving lol so i have given up trying to capture them.. i'd have to follow them all day like a paparazzi!

 

[Shellz]

Got camera set on 'active' mode. Taking pics of moving subjects are a challenge. Sometimes the bird will just stand still between active foraging. Those are the best pics.

 

[Overhill Flocks]

First day out of the brooder into the small mobile coop. They caught a big bug within 3 minutes of being out on grass.

 

[Shellz]

Very active birds that love to forage. I love watching mine jump up for flies & mosquitos. Good job on the pics! How old are they now?
My camera is broken & I don't know when I'll get a replacement.

Btw, is that a French bulldog? So adorable!

 

[Overhill Flocks]

Very active birds that love to forage. I love watching mine jump up for flies & mosquitos. Good job on the pics! How old are they now?
My camera is broken & I don't know when I'll get a replacement.

Btw, is that a French bulldog? So adorable!

They are just four weeks on Monday. Love them so far! They are all business in that run- Flies don't stand a chance. Really great to see.

That's our Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy in the last photo - he's 5 mos old now. He was hopeful that this was yet another of mum's creative places to leave a squeaky toy. A whole little chicken run full of squeaky toys, in fact. He was disappointed in, but accepting of, the answer. . He does all of our chicken chores with me every day. Thanks! He is adorable!

 

[Shellz]

They are just four weeks on Monday. Love them so far! They are all business in that run- Flies don't stand a chance. Really great to see.

That's our Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy in the last photo - he's 5 mos old now. He was hopeful that this was yet another of mum's creative places to leave a squeaky toy. A whole little chicken run full of squeaky toys, in fact. He was disappointed in, but accepting of, the answer. . He does all of our chicken chores with me every day. Thanks! He is adorable!

Squeaky toys! Hopefully the novelty will wear off over time.

 

[Shellz]

The best I can do with iPhone. This shows how great Malines are. This is a mixed age flock from 8 week olds (of several breeds) to 3 year olds. Their calm influence even extends to my 3 year old BSL hen. I guess majority rules! Birds are currently yarded due to previous fox attack.

 

[Chadsky]

Hope you get that fox shellz! Birds look great as usual!

 

[Shellz]

Thanks Chadsky! This fox needs to be gone! I'm all for deterring, but this one is too brazen & not intimidated by my dogs. Anyway, here's some pics of the 8 week olds. Using my iPhone until I get a new camera.

Old line cockerel

New line pullet

Old line pullet

New line cockerel

All yellow traits are fading out, as I suspected they would. Remains to be seen which new line cockerel I'll keep. I have one more that wasn't cooperating for the camera.