Heritage Large Fowl - Phase II

[har]

type="61" src="https://www.backyardchickens.com/content/type/61/id/5568474/width/350/height/700/flags/LL" style="; width: 350px; height: 263px"> [/URL] I know many of you have seen my Leghorns, but maybe some not. I love the Leghorns. I have nice Barred Rocks, Good New Hampshire's, but I think the prettier rooster is a Leghorn . They are great flock protectors, gentlemen, and from my experience nice fathers. My Leghorns are heritage and they are big, actually taller than Hampshire's and heavier than hatchery Wyandottes I had.I do not spend much time to tame them, but when I go in the pen nobody freaks, they all are in my feet. [/quote] Be. WOW Ve your chickens are beautiful. Scott

 

[tls_ranch]

I was out giving my chickens the last of the peppers from my garden as it's going to hard freeze this week. I spotted this pullet that has been on the "possible cull list". But, now I am starting to like her rounded breast and top line. Her tail may improve as she is still growing in her tail feathers. If not, I have a full tailed cockerel to cross her with.

One of my blue pullets

Eating peppers...even the hotter ones, but the sweet bell peppers were gobbled up first

 

[gjensen]

I don't like my Leghorns. They're not intelligent and they aren't incredibly cooperative; additionally, being that they are so sensitive to changes in their environment, I don't think they're a great breed for those just starting out. I find the only thing to like about them is the egg to feed ratio and even that has not been for me what it should be b/c I got my chickens at the feed store instead of from a breeder who could have helped me out.

Rant over, sorry.

Where did you get your Leghorns?

 

[TeaChick]

I don't know if I'm reading this wrong but White Leghorns are recognized by the APA.  They have been for a long, long time.  White is the most popular color of Leghorns in the show halls.

Matt

I must have misread the info I was given.
I can't seem to read my chicken stuff without having to share with my kids. Lol
Sorry and thanks.

 

[TeaChick]

I was out giving my chickens the last of the peppers from my garden as it's going to hard freeze this week. I spotted this pullet that has been on the "possible cull list". But, now I am starting to like her rounded breast and top line. Her tail may improve as she is still growing in her tail feathers. If not, I have a full tailed cockerel to cross her with.

One of my blue pullets

Eating peppers...even the hotter ones, but the sweet bell peppers were gobbled up first

I think the top one you said you're thinking about culling is beautiful. Personally, I would keep her, but I'm a newbie and I don't know what you're looking for. Just my 2 cents.

 

[TeaChick]

Where did you get your Leghorns?

Tractor Supply

 

[Laingcroft]

I used to think the all white chickens were boring, but between Joseph's Dorkings and these Leghorns, I've changed my mind.

 

[Arielle]

I know many of you have seen my Leghorns, but maybe some not. I love the Leghorns. I have nice Barred Rocks, Good New Hampshire's, but I think the prettier rooster is a Leghorn . They are great flock protectors, gentlemen, and from my experience nice fathers. My Leghorns are heritage and they are big, actually taller than Hampshire's and heavier than hatchery Wyandottes I had.I do not spend much time to tame them, but when I go in the pen nobody freaks, they all are in my feet.

Very Handsome!!

 

[lualshannon]

I know many of you have seen my Leghorns, but maybe some not. I love the Leghorns. I have nice Barred Rocks, Good New Hampshire's, but I think the prettier rooster is a Leghorn . They are great flock protectors, gentlemen, and from my experience nice fathers. My Leghorns are heritage and they are big, actually taller than Hampshire's and heavier than hatchery Wyandottes I had.I do not spend much time to tame them, but when I go in the pen nobody freaks, they all are in my feet.

Your Leghorns are beautiful, Ve! They are living in such a nice place where able to free range. Lual

 

[har]

I got my first Poultry Press today! A lot of very beautiful chickens in it. I have not had a chance to really look at it yet but did notice some peoples names that are on BYC. A lot of Bantams.

Scott