California - Northern

[BCollie]

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I didn't know that, thank you. I need to research the breed I want to add, a Dark Brahma was just an un-researched thought. Too bad they don't do well in the heat. I'm just looking to add something really pretty as my last addition to the flock. Not sure what I want it to be.

 

[ronott1]

I asked a while back does anyone know of a good weight chart by week that might have Delawares on it. One of my Dels is quite a bit bigger than the rest. Dont know if she is just older or being the food bully and Im not seeing it or what but she is at least a half pound heavier than the others. (Weighing them was a challenge when all I have is a food scale)

I know that there has been discussion about things like that on the production thread. They really do not apply any more since no one has paid much attention to production any more. Cornish crosses have taken over the meat world.

Look for historical information but remember that yours are not like the ones from way back when.

 

[PetRock]

I didn't know that, thank you. I need to research the breed I want to add, a Dark Brahma was just an un-researched thought. Too bad they don't do well in the heat. I'm just looking to add something really pretty as my last addition to the flock. Not sure what I want it to be.

How about a Silver Penciled Plymouth Rock instead? They are beautiful and not as big. I know that Deb has some. I have a cock and 3 hens but we haven't put them in a breeding pen yet. There is always a shortage of pens at the farm!

 

[SpringPeeper]

Oooh... the BBS Orpingtons I have reserved are day 21 tomorrow! Here's hoping for a healthy hatch.

 

[BCollie]

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Hmm, maybe!
I've always loved Jersey Giants - good quality ones, the ones where the hens get HUGE and people look at them and think, "Holy cow that is a GIANT chicken"...how do they do in the heat?

 

[tommysgirl]

How about a Silver Penciled Plymouth Rock instead? They are beautiful and not as big. I know that Deb has some. I have a cock and 3 hens but we haven't put them in a breeding pen yet. There is always a shortage of pens at the farm!

That is what I was going to suggest SPR they have a very similar pattern to Dark Brahma, This pic was posted by BYC member PeepsInc

 

[chrissyr]

So that's the trick?  Maybe the 15 new meatie chicks I brought home this morning will motivate him......

Oh yes , that will work. And the clincher is having one bin of new babies right next to your bed.Yep, that'll do it!

 

[chrissyr]

How about a Silver Penciled Plymouth Rock instead?  They are beautiful and not as big.  I know that Deb has some.  I have a cock and 3 hens but we haven't put them in a breeding pen yet.  There is always a shortage of pens at the farm!

I have one word for this post:
ENABLER!

 

[PetRock]

I have one word for this post:
ENABLER!

They are very sweet birds! My farm friend loves the cock! They call him Dinosaur. He free roams the area around the house and takes care of all the broody mamas with babies. We need to get him with his girls to pass on his DNA to the next generation!

 

[PetRock]

Hmm, maybe!
I've always loved Jersey Giants - good quality ones, the ones where the hens get HUGE and people look at them and think, "Holy cow that is a GIANT chicken"...how do they do in the heat?

My Langshans are as big as my friend's Jersey Giants and hers are from a breeder. In fact, I've read that Langshans are one of the foundation breeds for Giants! Mine have done great in the heat. I think that they grow bigger combs than Langshans in cooler areas but that helps keep them cool.