D'uccle Thread

[sloallie10]

ok. ya i looked at alot of hatcherys online, and it seemed that most of them didnt sell any bantams in just females. They were ALL st run. (pretty sure)

 

[Chickie'sMoma]

MPC will sell bantams sexed but it will cost you about $7 more than the straight run for pullets.

 

[kyeschicks]

more pics!

 

[hcammack]

I set 12 D'uccles eggs last night! I have 3 millie fluer, 7 self blue, and 2 from a color project. Can't wait to see what I get.

 

[mopargal1972]

I'm so happy! I finally have D'uccles! I have ordered eggs 3 times this spring, but had no luck hatching them.

I only got 2 chicks out of this last batch, but they are soooo cute. I have 1 porcelain and 1 blue. I need more! I will post pics as soon as I can.

 

[Doug the Chicken Man]

Here are some pics my DW took for the chick picture contest.
I believe we have 2 Porcelain out of the batch. the Cochin is do to hatch on Sunday or Monday.

 

[Olive Hill]

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I ended up with 5 porcelains by accident today -- hatchery birds I bought at the feed store hoping they might be cochins. And I just thought it was interesting that you find them to not be broody. I've been reading about the breed tonight since discovering it's probably what I have cheeping in the brooder behind me and most of what I have read has touted their broodiness as a positive. Is that one of those chicken urban myths every breed has?

 

[M To The Maxx]

We got these from our feed store a few days ago out of bantam assortment cage and we think they are Porcelain D'Uccles. They have beards and feathered feet. Also they are ffrom Ideal. Any opinions are greatly appreciated.

 

[Buck Creek Chickens]

 

[flower]

Quote:
I ended up with 5 porcelains by accident today -- hatchery birds I bought at the feed store hoping they might be cochins. And I just thought it was interesting that you find them to not be broody. I've been reading about the breed tonight since discovering it's probably what I have cheeping in the brooder behind me and most of what I have read has touted their broodiness as a positive. Is that one of those chicken urban myths every breed has?

I think that it depends on the specific birds. I also have read that some do go broody but most say that the silkie and cochins are best. Also some one on the Old English Game Bantam thread has some that make good broodies. I guess we just need to wait and see what happens. I would love to see a hen raise her brood. In fact I think that I will check on the chick link and see what I can see !