Fly Tying Chickens

[flykiller13]

I would like to have some genetic hackle eggs. If you don't know what these are these are special types of chickens that have been specifically bred over a long period of time to create less webbing in the feathers,and longer thinner feathers.

 

[XxMingirlxX]

There is a thread selling them here :

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/858112/rare-genetic-hackle-hatching-eggs-half-dozen-npip

Hope that helps : )

 

[flykiller13]

Thats from February though

 

[XxMingirlxX]

Yes but it was bumped last week meaning the seller still has them up for sale, the thread would be closed if they were no longer selling.

 

[flykiller13]

Oh ok thanks

 

[lorad]

I have fly tie birds- both bantam and standard size. I'm getting 2 eggs per day since 2 out of 4 hens are broody right now. I can try to send pics later if you are interested.

 

[flykiller13]

Yes I would like that

 

[thehackleguy]

Be very careful if you looking for very good dry fly hackle, many that have "fly tie" chickens don't have real genetic hackle birds. I would be happy to send you feather samples to tie with prior to purchase. I know these are expensive so I want my customers to be happy. You can see from this picture the feathers should be ultra thin, long and virtually web-free. This is a young rooster that has a lot of potential as a breeder.