Euskal Oiloa ( Basque Thread)

[flowerchild59]

What is the genetic heritage on these birds? i guess I mean what breeds make up the basque breed.

 

[naturespace]

What is the genetic heritage on these birds? i guess I mean what breeds make up the basque breed.

Chestnutridge put together a nice posting with some of the history here on her blog. http://scratchcradle.wordpress.com/resources/euskal-oiloa-basque-hens/

 

[Laingcroft]

Is anyone selling chicks besides greenfire?
Does anyone have any of the chicks from greenfire? Are they worth the price?
I really don't do too well with hatching in the incubator and this year, I only have one broody hen who is doing a test on some marans/sussex crosses. We will know by new week how the broody is doing her job.

I ordered chicks from Greenfire and I'm very happy with them. There is one rooster that is very promising --- his barring is predominantly deep red which is what the Spanish standard seems to call for. I'm pleased with them.

 

[skylinepoultry]

My EO eggs from James are on Day 9. I removed 1 clear and 2 blood rings from the 15 leaving 12 - still great for shipped eggs, especially considering they spent a full 6 days traveling by "Priority" mail on a tour of the East Coast. I cannot stand to wait through the next 12 days!

I am even trying to take their hatch day off from work. We'll see.

That's crazy that they went north before they came back down into VA. Look forward to the chicks hatching on day 20. Keep us updated on hatch day.

 

[buckabucka]

I know I shouldn't count my chickens before they hatch, but I'm very hopeful that I will have some of these chickens by next weekend! I'm participating in the Easter hatch.

 

[naturespace]

My 9 week olds.




Female 4 week old.




Male 4 week old with good coloring.

 

[ChestnutRidge]

Beautiful, naturespace! What lovely photos as well.

I can't wait! 12 out of 15 are still going strong, lockdown on Monday, and hatch Thursday evening!!!!!

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(Can you tell I'm a bit excited?)

It's so funny - last year, I have chick feed and a brooder all prepped maybe a week before lockdown. This year, I'm like, "Oh, wait. I need food. Riiiight... Didn't I buy a new brooder a while back? Better go look for that. Need more fluff.... Hmmm..."

I don't want to deal with all of that stuff! I just want them to hatch already!

 

[skylinepoultry]

Beautiful, naturespace! What lovely photos as well.

I can't wait! 12 out of 15 are still going strong, lockdown on Monday, and hatch Thursday evening!!!!!

!!!!!


!!!!!







!!!!!

(Can you tell I'm a bit excited?)

It's so funny - last year, I have chick feed and a brooder all prepped maybe a week before lockdown. This year, I'm like, "Oh, wait. I need food. Riiiight... Didn't I buy a new brooder a while back? Better go look for that. Need more fluff.... Hmmm..."

I don't want to deal with all of that stuff! I just want them to hatch already!

 

[skylinepoultry]

Beautiful Pictures Naturespace!!!!!!

My 9 week olds.




Female 4 week old.




Male 4 week old with good coloring.

 

[lagunitas]

ChestnutRidge, I can't believe you don't have a spreadsheet going for your levels of excitement!

@naturespace, ditto on the pics, your birds are looking good.

Beautiful, naturespace! What lovely photos as well.

I can't wait! 12 out of 15 are still going strong, lockdown on Monday, and hatch Thursday evening!!!!!

!!!!!


!!!!!







!!!!!

(Can you tell I'm a bit excited?)

It's so funny - last year, I have chick feed and a brooder all prepped maybe a week before lockdown. This year, I'm like, "Oh, wait. I need food. Riiiight... Didn't I buy a new brooder a while back? Better go look for that. Need more fluff.... Hmmm..."

I don't want to deal with all of that stuff! I just want them to hatch already!