Hamburg thread!

[TammyTX]

Our little guy is so friendly and jump up on our arms when we give treats....probably something that won't be so cute when he is fully grown!

Did I read somewhere that Hamburgs make good alert birds for free range?

 

[Michael Apple]

The description of "flighty" does not mean skittish. It means that covered yards are necessary because that particular breed is light weight and can fly higher. My family had a few Hamburgs when I was a kid. Personable and beautiful birds, much like the California Greys I have now. I think much is gained by hand feeding and not rushing around birds when they are young.

 

[flower]

Our little guy is so friendly and jump up on our arms when we give treats....probably something that won't be so cute when he is fully grown!

Did I read somewhere that Hamburgs make good alert birds for free range?

Birds' personality change somewhat when their hormones develop but frequently if they are handled and used to a person or persons they remain that way. As far as roosters or any other bird who is introduced to an established flock there will be a period of adjustment as the "new order" is established. Personalities development is dependent on breeding and environment just as with any other animal.

 

[flower]

I would love to have a flock of free range SSH if only I had the right spot. I live in a town.

 

[chickieluver26]

Here is my little girl Matilda she is a SSH in a assortment of 4 rare breeds we went with old fashions names and Matilda seemed to fit

 

[Coupe]

Very cute!

 

[Mac14]

Has anyone noticed if Hamburgs get easily bullied by larger weight hens? I have an Ancona that I got last year, and she gets bullied, but she was introduced when she was almost a week old and the others were already 3 weeks old, so she stayed at the bottom until I got this years pullets. I'm hoping to get one from Meyer in the Spring.

 

[flower]

Most of the time any new bird is added to an established flock there will a distruption and need for a newly established pecking order. I have noticed that introducing at least two or three chickens into a new flock is helpfull in preventing excessive bullying. Usually the newcomers were familiar to each other and stuck together until the entire flock adjusted. However each bird is different with different personalities. Breeding has some infuence as does breed but it still is very variable. It helps if the flock has lots of space for each bird. Good luck to you !

I would encourage you to introduce two Hamburgs. They really can have preferences for their own breed.

 

[Extra Java]

Will a 5 foot fence hold them or do I need a net?

 

[Alaskan]

I am pretty sure that they would fly over a 5 foot fence