Hello fellow Ice People!
Notafarm that first pic looks just like my birds! In fact I thought "why is she showing pics of my birds"! The only difference is the comb types but I have a hen the color of each of those and my roo likes yours!
I agree the heritage questions are annoying. The ices are truly not for everyone. But they are for sure for me. They fit the bill for what I always wanted to "invenT" ,a farm flock that is a pure breed but has no limits as to looks. I am truly enjoying mine and can't wait to raise a whole bunch to enjoy on my farm when I get moved back there. My only other favorite is my EE bantam which is basically the same with the exception that I do keep certain requirements on them. They do have to have beards,ear muffs, and pea/rose combs. But as far as coloring ,there is no limit. Thats why even tho mine are as pure Americannas as you will find, I still call them EEs because I don't want to adhere to "standardized" colors or patterns. I just hate the breeders who swear that if its not a "recognized " color its no good! Thats why I will always fight to keep the icelands from becoming Standardized!
I have never had birds that like to roam as much as these ices do. They grab a few bites when first let free then its a "lets run over there or over here" game. All with much wing flapping and cackling and obvious joy! They are a riot to watch!
