Icelandic Chickens

[Jake Levi]

Me too !!

But whatever they are will be interesting, some of each may give some insights as to what and how the trait is carried.OTOH, I have 3 roos now. It will all sort out.

Mary already pointed out that their overal feathering seems enhanced, and that could be a major survival factor ! Time will tell. As to whether is is more feathering and enhanced? Tighter? I am also curious if any are crested. Right now I have one more crested pullet then non. It seems that a fluffy head has got to be an advantage, especially for comb protection.

So many things to learn about them !

 

[drumstick diva]

Jake how does osmeone "win" a winter coat for a pack goat?"" I'm dying to know - seems like Icelandic owners are winning things right and left.

 

[AK Michelle]

Yay! I got a great update on the starter flock I sent out to Dillingham.

The Viking Chickens are doing great in Dillingham. There were some pecking order issues in the beginning and I did have to get rid of my big New Hampshire Red, but it's all sorted out now and everyone is happy. The Icelandic rooster shares the space with a young barred rock, partridge rock and a blue laced wyandotte. They're all one big happy flock. The Icelandics choose to roost in a big spruce tree instead of the coop. I get a kick out of that. The turkeys like roosting in the trees as well.

Thanks again. We're very excited about our mixed flock and will let you know how things are going from time to time.

I'm so please that they are bringing joy to their new family (like there was ANY doubt

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[Jake Levi]

Hi Diva

There is a monthly lottery on the forum, on the Pack Goat Forum,

this seems to be my really fortunate month!!

 

[Jake Levi]

Hi Michelle

Good to see you back !

Congratulations on the new flock in Dillingham, that is an incredible place, I love where I am but that would be on my list also.

I am very glad to see a flock of Icelandics there now, its much like some parts of Iceland, mainly the far eastern coast.

 

[kathyinmo]

I tried to get a picture today to show you how much Kola's coloring is changing with her molt. She was as close to pure black as you can imagine. Now, she has copper on her neck and is even getting light spots on her other feathers! This fascinates me.

 

[Mahonri]

Kola is so beautiful.

 

[LarryPQ]

I wuv her.

 

[Happy Chooks]

She just wants to keep you on your toes. Those Icelandics don't like conforming to normal genetic rules.

 

[Jake Levi]

You're right Kelly, they are a fascinating breed just from all of the questions that they raise ! The more that I look at them the more that I wonder about what I see. Having 3 next to the computer is really going to fascinate. Getting excited !

I have 4 pullets, what I call 'wheaten', straw colored, yet no 2 are alike. All have varying amounts of white, except one, she has blue. One has a crest. All were yellow,then white, then straw, except the one with blue, she had that early on. Before the white and wheaten.

I noticed that selecting for size works, I saved the largest roo of his hatch, and the two largest pullets of theirs, the three now are among the largest that I have. A good trait to have, the roo Bjorn is now almost as large as Isi, and as large as Blau but more upstanding, Blau is medium in that, Isi is quite upstanding, really stretches out when he moves.

So I will be watching the chicks closely this year, see who is the biggest, who has the most survivalability, which roos are the most flock caring and best tempered. Blau and Isi are extremely watchful of the flock. And very tolerant of each other. And now Bjorn. If not he'd be dead.

Life is Good. And better with Icdelandic Chickens and Pack Goats !