Iowa Blues - Breed thread and discussion

[iamfivewire]

they look nice

 

[bigmrg74]

The girl we have for you looks much like Tiny, except she is much more white on the head, neck, and shoulders I hope you do find a home for your cockerel soon.

Thanks. I believe I might have somebody who will take him. Just need to hammer out some details with them.

 

[bigmrg74]

Thanks. I believe I might have somebody who will take him. Just need to hammer out some details with them.

Looks like Tuesday he'll have a new home.

 

[IACraig]

Long time lurker, first time poster. I went through this entire thread this winter. It really is an interesting history of how all of you discovered an understanding of this breed, and I thought it was really cool. That lead me to reach out to Kari, and that lead to this in early may.

Then that lead to getting rid of my 8 laying hens and 1 roo. I miss seeing them roaming the yard, but dont envy you fools who go outside at 10 o'clock locking chickens up.

After 3 weeks I have this.

This confident fellow is the early favorite for the breeding pen. I dont have a breeding pen yet. I have never hatched out chicks. I have a lot to learn. I think I am at 8 roos and 14 hens, which would be perfect. I suppose everything will go perfectly from here on out.

A digital camera is on my shopping list, sorry for the pic quality.

 

[iamfivewire]

welcome IACraig

 

[karimw]

Long time lurker, first time poster. I went through this entire thread this winter. It really is an interesting history of how all of you discovered an understanding of this breed, and I thought it was really cool. That lead me to reach out to Kari, and that lead to this in early may.

Then that lead to getting rid of my 8 laying hens and 1 roo. I miss seeing them roaming the yard, but dont envy you fools who go outside at 10 o'clock locking chickens up.

After 3 weeks I have this.

This confident fellow is the early favorite for the breeding pen. I dont have a breeding pen yet. I have never hatched out chicks. I have a lot to learn. I think I am at 8 roos and 14 hens, which would be perfect. I suppose everything will go perfectly from here on out.

A digital camera is on my shopping list, sorry for the pic quality.

Welcome to the thread, Craig! I'm so glad to hear they are doing well for you.

This is a great place to learn and share!

 

[karimw]

I posted some current pictures of my flock on the breed focus thread, but I'll share here as well.

 

[IowaBlueCurt]

Craig,

Welcome! I'm impressed you read through the entire thread. I've done the same thing only there was a lot less when I got started on this thread. You are one dedicated man! It looks like you've got a great group of birds to get started with. Keep us posted on them. How many do you have?

 

[IACraig]

Craig,

Welcome! I'm impressed you read through the entire thread. I've done the same thing only there was a lot less when I got started on this thread. You are one dedicated man! It looks like you've got a great group of birds to get started with. Keep us posted on them. How many do you have?

I dont know if I would say dedicated. It was a long winter, and I often get fixated on things during the long winter. Time will tell as to my dedication. Theres 22 birds and my today guess is 8 roos, exactly what I hoped, but it could change. Just 4 weeks and I am not great at sexing. Gotta start somewhere.

 

[bigmrg74]

I dont know if I would say dedicated. It was a long winter, and I often get fixated on things during the long winter. Time will tell as to my dedication. Theres 22 birds and my today guess is 8 roos, exactly what I hoped, but it could change. Just 4 weeks and I am not great at sexing. Gotta start somewhere.

Another week or 2 and its going to be pretty obvious if you have a roo or a hen.