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Wish I could.... I only want a few pullets though! LOL Maybe I'l convince my parents to let me hatch some this summer in my friends incubator!!!!!
d'anver lovers,discuss the breed and post some pics!
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Congrats on your Easter chicks
I had 6 that were due today (barnyard mixes and a Dutch Bantam) but they too hatched a day earlier than expected. So much fun...
Congrats on your Easter chicks
I had 6 that were due today (barnyard mixes and a Dutch Bantam) but they too hatched a day earlier than expected. So much fun...
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I got them at a post-poultry show auction at least 5-6 years ago, and they probably were a couple years old then, so these aren't young birds. I am guessing they were breeder stock, as the way they were banded with multiple, numbered and color-coded bands that might have indicated that they were being numerically ID'd for breeding and/or show. It was also evident that they were kept on wire as it took them a year to learn how to walk on solid ground or to dustbathe.
Really, they were tough as nails until this year. The cock is still healthy and fine; he recovered completely. But the hen went downhill and died last week. I'm wondering whether they had an absorption problem in the intestines. At first I thought worms, but they are wormed along with the rest of the birds. It made me wonder why just they had the issue and none of the other 25 birds.
It could be that they were badly inbred and maybe were siblings. It's amazing that some weird genetic traits can emerge from botched "line breeding."
d'Anvers really are great little birds, though, and I will definitely be getting more if I can find the right breeder.
I got them at a post-poultry show auction at least 5-6 years ago, and they probably were a couple years old then, so these aren't young birds. I am guessing they were breeder stock, as the way they were banded with multiple, numbered and color-coded bands that might have indicated that they were being numerically ID'd for breeding and/or show. It was also evident that they were kept on wire as it took them a year to learn how to walk on solid ground or to dustbathe.
Really, they were tough as nails until this year. The cock is still healthy and fine; he recovered completely. But the hen went downhill and died last week. I'm wondering whether they had an absorption problem in the intestines. At first I thought worms, but they are wormed along with the rest of the birds. It made me wonder why just they had the issue and none of the other 25 birds.
It could be that they were badly inbred and maybe were siblings. It's amazing that some weird genetic traits can emerge from botched "line breeding."
d'Anvers really are great little birds, though, and I will definitely be getting more if I can find the right breeder.
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I got them at a post-poultry show auction at least 5-6 years ago, and they probably were a couple years old then, so these aren't young birds. I am guessing they were breeder stock, as the way they were banded with multiple, numbered and color-coded bands that might have indicated that they were being numerically ID'd for breeding and/or show. It was also evident that they were kept on wire as it took them a year to learn how to walk on solid ground or to dustbathe.
Really, they were tough as nails until this year. The cock is still healthy and fine; he recovered completely. But the hen went downhill and died last week. I'm wondering whether they had an absorption problem in the intestines. At first I thought worms, but they are wormed along with the rest of the birds. It made me wonder why just they had the issue and none of the other 25 birds.
It could be that they were badly inbred and maybe were siblings. It's amazing that some weird genetic traits can emerge from botched "line breeding."
d'Anvers really are great little birds, though, and I will definitely be getting more if I can find the right breeder.
Boggy Bottom Bantams is a great choice for quality stock. Check out his website to see what he offers, you may be very surprised as how many colors they come in. He also has great customer service with quick, concise responses to all questions. Good Luck
I got them at a post-poultry show auction at least 5-6 years ago, and they probably were a couple years old then, so these aren't young birds. I am guessing they were breeder stock, as the way they were banded with multiple, numbered and color-coded bands that might have indicated that they were being numerically ID'd for breeding and/or show. It was also evident that they were kept on wire as it took them a year to learn how to walk on solid ground or to dustbathe.
Really, they were tough as nails until this year. The cock is still healthy and fine; he recovered completely. But the hen went downhill and died last week. I'm wondering whether they had an absorption problem in the intestines. At first I thought worms, but they are wormed along with the rest of the birds. It made me wonder why just they had the issue and none of the other 25 birds.
It could be that they were badly inbred and maybe were siblings. It's amazing that some weird genetic traits can emerge from botched "line breeding."
d'Anvers really are great little birds, though, and I will definitely be getting more if I can find the right breeder.
Boggy Bottom Bantams is a great choice for quality stock. Check out his website to see what he offers, you may be very surprised as how many colors they come in. He also has great customer service with quick, concise responses to all questions. Good Luck
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Thanks Julie.
By the way, finally heard some peeping in the incubator, they didnt start hatching today as I expected, so will most likely be Tuesday on shipping for you.
By the way, finally heard some peeping in the incubator, they didnt start hatching today as I expected, so will most likely be Tuesday on shipping for you.
Just hatched some more Quail d'Anvers! I got 4 chicks out of 5 eggs so I'm happy
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That's great!
I hatched another 98 yesterday out of my project stuff too, think there were 3 that didnt hatch, pretty good average
I hatched another 98 yesterday out of my project stuff too, think there were 3 that didnt hatch, pretty good average
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Tuesday is fine. That will give me some more one on one time with my my amazing little mutts from my broody hatch. They have made it a bit easier to wait for you little d'Anvers, otherwise I would be off the wall
Hopefully they get here on Wednesday which is my day off
Tuesday is fine. That will give me some more one on one time with my my amazing little mutts from my broody hatch. They have made it a bit easier to wait for you little d'Anvers, otherwise I would be off the wall
Hopefully they get here on Wednesday which is my day off
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