Delawares- post your pics

[herechickchick]

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Murray McMurray Hatchery

 

[herechickchick]

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Yes that is Cornelius. He is quite the superstar in my our backyard!

 

[sweetshoplady]

Pretty birds! Bjcoop, is your roo a barred rock?

herechickchick, Eggletine is very pretty. How old is she?

 

[bjcoop]

Thanks! The delawares are nice sturdy birds in our cold weather too. Our roo is a cuckoo marans. He is a good boy--very much a gentleman. Gives them his treats, keeps good watch, rounds everyone up at night. LOL
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[coopist]

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No, the Delaware is a cross between a Barred Rock and a New Hampshire.

Delawares were developed originally in the 1940's by crossing a Barred Rock and a New Hampshire, but they have been a stand-alone breed for many years now. I just thought I'd clarify, for those wondering, that you can't get a Delaware by doing this cross yourself.

Here's the large version of my avatar. My cockerel Pete and some of his ladies.

 

[Yogiman]

Wow, coopist,
Those are some beautiful birds! I have 10 delaware baby chicks in the brooder that are only 12 days old. I hope just one of them turns out to be as beautiful as yours.

 

[coopist]

Thanks, Yogiman. I'm pretty pleased with where they are right now, but I'm always working to improve the flock. I've got a breeding program I'm working on.

 

[Kiri]

How does the Delaware compared to a Columbian Rock in temperament?

 

[Yogiman]

coopist wrote:
I've got a breeding program I'm working on.

You can be proud of them. I am embarking on a breeding program for some pure bred stock myself. But I am a novice at it. I would very much like to stay in contact with you regarding your progress and possibly tutoring me.
You really have done a remarkable job with them. I don't think I have ever seen a more beautiful flock of delies.

 

[Poison Ivy]

Zaxby & some of his girls