Congrats on the new additions Dar
but !!! Get a shot of oxy from the vet asap! Just to kick any last stragglers on out, it happens with some first timers . I am curious who the couldnt care less papa is? Stranger in the Night?
Mary your group you posted looks like many of my hens.
I am hoping and praying for Darons clean vet report as some of his came from me.
I am selecting closely among mine, for very small rose combs and all of the feathering we can get. If I go on up to Alaska it will be needed, and if we stay here then it will still be a big advantage.
I am trying to select for size, small combs and enhanced feathering. All those who dont make the cut will still be treasured Icelandics, and go to good forever homes only. I am hoping in a couple of years to see some marked results. Its traits to easily select for along with the other famous Icelandic ones. They will get plenty of time to range, along with encouraging broodiness , colors will be whatever they are. We shall see what will be.
Life is good, and better with Icelandic Chickens !
but !!! Get a shot of oxy from the vet asap! Just to kick any last stragglers on out, it happens with some first timers . I am curious who the couldnt care less papa is? Stranger in the Night?
Mary your group you posted looks like many of my hens.
I am hoping and praying for Darons clean vet report as some of his came from me.
I am selecting closely among mine, for very small rose combs and all of the feathering we can get. If I go on up to Alaska it will be needed, and if we stay here then it will still be a big advantage.
I am trying to select for size, small combs and enhanced feathering. All those who dont make the cut will still be treasured Icelandics, and go to good forever homes only. I am hoping in a couple of years to see some marked results. Its traits to easily select for along with the other famous Icelandic ones. They will get plenty of time to range, along with encouraging broodiness , colors will be whatever they are. We shall see what will be.
Life is good, and better with Icelandic Chickens !
AND it seems the Icelandics are the ones affected most by whatever they have:*(. Trying to find a vet to run some tests to determine the cause, but my normal "companion animal" vet wanted $150+ to send samples out to a lab. That just sounds a bit ridiculous! So I will see what another vet can do tomorrow.
