Bob Blosl's Heritage Large Fowl Thread

[Robert Blosl]

Kathy you did it again. A year ago or so we where trying to figure out how to get New Hampshire's from Frank. Its hard to be leave that he is opening up his flock to others to own. Look forward to the looks of these birds this fall. They should be very tasty as all his birds are breed for Taste as he sells them for that purpose.


http://readmychickenscratch.com/?p=843

Great story on her trip as well. Read above.

 

[cbnovick]

Here's my german (Kathy's) + american (GS) NH chicks hatched from Jeremy Woeppel at 12 days old. I did not get any with eyeliner or dark marking on head in the 18 I hatched, although some variability in coloration/shading. I believe Jeremy got his GS NH's awhile back to cross with his german male from Kathyinmo (from Akers?). I reposted their 1 day old photo for comparison as well. I tried to pick some chicks showing some color differences. Some are definitely more feathered in but this could be due to sexual differences and not strains crossing??

Kathy-thanks for posting your pics of GS NH's...have not seen his NH stock as chicks! Do you have any pics of your pure german NH as chicks to compare??

 

[catdaddyfro]

I've noticed on my bunch of half and halfs the females are developing their tail feathers faster than the males, (not set in stone just a quick observation) I'm sure there will be exceptions to the rule here. All are well and doing fine. I'm really enjoying watching these grow more so than any others I've reared in my recent past. Something about them has just got me.(something like an extra invigoration/hybrid like vigor/gameness/high energy) type I can't explain it I just see it. LOL I think these are the way that "real" New Hampshires are to be/or were bred to be. Nothing against the German types, I got lots of them and they are something to see, but these are the utilitarian types I think I'm wanting/hoping to see here.
Jeff

 

[winniem13]

I just used the "hold by the scruff of the neck and see if they kick or drop" method on my new chicks (1 week and less), and it was quite amusing. 17 hens and 10 roosters. It will be intetesting to see if it is accurate! We have 5 RIR single comb standard heritage and 21 (yes) bantam polish, white crested black, solid white and 2 that are blue or cuckoo (show quality). The polish are heritage, too.

Just kidding, but they are high qualitu and their lineage can be traced.

 

[winniem13]

Either we lost a chick or I can't add! Make that 6 RIR!

 

[catdaddyfro]

Kathy you did it again. A year ago or so we where trying to figure out how to get New Hampshire's from Frank. Its hard to be leave that he is opening up his flock to others to own. Look forward to the looks of these birds this fall. They should be very tasty as all his birds are breed for Taste as he sells them for that purpose.


http://readmychickenscratch.com/?p=843

Great story on her trip as well. Read above.

Here's some pics of the GSNH Bob that Jeremy(J-Whip) and Mrs. Kathy hatched and grew out last year.

I'm sure the ones posted above will look much like these I don't figure Frank has changed up too much in the past umpteen years, his business is not in esthetics/looks (pretty feathers/colors/or show) its more like size and taste/utility more so than looks as you can tell by the non uniformity in color(s) and for sure the pinched tails. LOL They feather out fast and grow good though(tails are always optional in my diet/or for egg layers anyhow) LOL

 

[cbnovick]

I've noticed on my bunch of half and halfs the females are developing their tail feathers faster than the males, (not set in stone just a quick observation) I'm sure there will be exceptions to the rule here. All are well and doing fine. I'm really enjoying watching these grow more so than any others I've reared in my recent past. Something about them has just got me.(something like an extra invigoration/hybrid like vigor/gameness/high energy) type I can't explain it I just see it. LOL I think these are the way that "real" New Hampshires are to be/or were bred to be. Nothing against the German types, I got lots of them and they are something to see, but these are the utilitarian types I think I'm wanting/hoping to see here.
Jeff

X 2!!!
I have noticed an almost 'gamey' way about these chicks....already flying onto a 2 ft roost when they were only a week old...very vigorous indeed...big eaters/drinkers...substantial to hold at only a few weeks of age...fleshy undersides...I think the german line is more showy looking...think you're right on with bringing perhaps more 'utility' pardon my pun 'to the table' with this cross (-; hopefully this cross will produce looks+utility...wonder if their temperaments will be more aggressive? I sure love my GSBR's temperaments...just big 'ol beautiful, calm birds..I suspect these may be more firey...
What's been everybody's experience with NH's temperaments in general??

 

[catdaddyfro]

X 2!!!
I have noticed an almost 'gamey' way about these chicks....already flying onto a 2 ft roost when they were only a week old...very vigorous indeed...big eaters/drinkers...substantial to hold at only a few weeks of age...fleshy undersides...I think the german line is more showy looking...think you're right on with bringing perhaps more 'utility' pardon my pun 'to the table' with this cross (-; hopefully this cross will produce looks+utility...wonder if their temperaments will be more aggressive? I sure love my GSBR's temperaments...just big 'ol beautiful, calm birds..I suspect these may be more firey...
What's been everybody's experience with NH's temperaments in general??

The German type are actually a little TOO laid back, more like not so much as to go out and dig and forage as much as I like to see in a dual purpose type fowl. My brother says that in Germany they have their birds confined and coddle them alot. I believe this is true in more than just NHs as I've often heard of Barnvelders/barnies)(Friesian/Dutch/German area) being somewhat lazy type birds too. I like mine to get out and kick up their heels and get downright nasty and dirty instead of being dainty and primping LOL

Jeff

 

[cbnovick]

The German type are actually a little TOO laid back, more like not so much as to go out and dig and forage as much as I like to see in a dual purpose type fowl. My brother says that in Germany they have their birds confined and coddle them alot. I believe this is true in more than just NHs as I've often heard of Barnvelders/barnies)(Friesian/Dutch/German area) being somewhat lazy type birds too. I like mine to get out and kick up their heels and get downright nasty and dirty instead of being dainty and primping LOL

Jeff

Interesting on the german NH's...
my GSBR's are calm and even BUT they forage very well too...they just do it in slow, intentional way...lol...plus they are not real noisy ...I am not a fan of noisy birds unless there's a reason to get loud and rowdy of course (-; being too vocal/noisy perhaps attracts more predation...To me, part of being a 'heritage' fowl should def. include the ability and desire to forage.

 

[gjensen]

Interesting on the german NH's...
my GSBR's are calm and even BUT they forage very well too...they just do it in slow, intentional way...lol...plus they are not real noisy ...I am not a fan of noisy birds unless there's a reason to get loud and rowdy of course (-; being too vocal/noisy perhaps attracts more predation...To me, part of being a 'heritage' fowl should def. include the ability and desire to forage.

What is there to forage for in Scottsdale? Scorpions? LOL.

I am just kidding. Don't get angry.