Icelandic Chickens

[RedIII]

Why don't you keep both until they mature a little more? That way if one turns out to be a big jerk, you'll have a back up. They are both beautiful and who ever you decide to keep will make gorgeous offspring.

 

[Ravie]

I would keep both.But if i had to chose the one on top because I think he is prettier.

Thanks for your vote. I only kept 6 hens, and was planning on keeping 2 boys to go with. This boy is the one I most definitely wish to keep. He is The King. He runs the show. I am a little worried he might get nasty later. My five-year-old claims he chases her, but I haven't seen it happen.

 

[karimw]

Thanks for your vote. I only kept 6 hens, and was planning on keeping 2 boys to go with. This boy is the one I most definitely wish to keep. He is The King. He runs the show. I am a little worried he might get nasty later. My five-year-old claims he chases her, but I haven't seen it happen.

Oh he is GORGEOUS! I have one like him from my older hatch. I worry for that big comb if we get a bad winter though

I have a blue boy too, but he is much smaller than the rest and has odd feathers. He's sweet, but I can't keep him.

 

[Ravie]

I don't suppose any of you have any eggs for sale? I am looking for a half-dozen only. It would be nice to have two lines, and I wouldn't mind a few more girls.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Why don't you keep both until they mature a little more? That way if one turns out to be a big jerk, you'll have a back up. They are both beautiful and who ever you decide to keep will make gorgeous offspring.

I agree. Keep all 3 and let their personalities choose. They are all gorgeous, no matter who you end up keeping.

 

[Ravie]

I only have the six Icelandic hens, and two other hens (whose eggs I don't hatch) for a total of 8 girls. I can't really keep 3 boys to 8 girls, I don't think? Right?

 

[Happy Chooks]

I only have the six Icelandic hens, and two other hens (whose eggs I don't hatch) for a total of 8 girls. I can't really keep 3 boys to 8 girls, I don't think? Right?

You could narrow it down to 2 right about the time they start getting randy. 2 roosters to 8 hens won't be too bad for a short time. (I had that ratio for about a year before I built my 2nd coop)

Or if you have an extra coop, you could rotate them until you pick the keeper boy. Tough choice for sure!

 

[mlm Mike]

Ravie, You really had good luck with the roos. Who to keep will be a really difficult decision.

 

[vegaschick]

What happened to all of Kathy, NotAFarm, and Mahonri's posts....I'm freaking out. I'm usually about 100 pages behind and all the sudden they are gone. I love this thread and those 3 are a big part of what makes it so fun!

 

[mlm Mike]

What happened to all of Kathy, NotAFarm, and Mahonri's posts....I'm freaking out. I'm usually about 100 pages behind and all the sudden they are gone. I love this thread and those 3 are a big part of what makes it so fun!

Some of the fun has moved here : https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/690271/stellas-social-club

I think BYC wanted this this thread to focus more on the Icelandic Breed so the other thread was started for more of the fun stuff. Both threads are enjoyable.