Isbar thread

[tnmommy]

Sigh. I have two roos. Now, they are being raised together. What are the odds that they will get along? They will be with 4 Easter Eggers and one Olive Egger hen for the time being. Possibly with the addition of my pet/layer quality Australorps. I do have a new chicken friend in TN who may want one of them if need be. I just can't decide which boy to keep- splash or black. The black is prettier, but I'm partial to dark colors

 

[City farm]

Sigh.  I have two roos.  Now, they are being raised together.  What are the odds that they will get along?  They will be with 4 Easter Eggers and one Olive Egger hen for the time being.  Possibly with the addition of my pet/layer quality Australorps.  I do have a new chicken friend in TN who may want one of them if need be.  I just can't decide which boy to keep- splash or black.  The black is prettier, but I'm partial to dark colors

sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, I think it depends on how much room you have.

 

[KYTinpusher]

Sigh. I have two roos. Now, they are being raised together. What are the odds that they will get along? They will be with 4 Easter Eggers and one Olive Egger hen for the time being. Possibly with the addition of my pet/layer quality Australorps. I do have a new chicken friend in TN who may want one of them if need be. I just can't decide which boy to keep- splash or black. The black is prettier, but I'm partial to dark colors

As long as you have enough room and enough hens for them to share, they should be fine, especially if they are raised together and get the pecking order figured out early. Most of my coops have 2-3 roos in each. I especially like to have multiple roos with the hens who free range in an open area. The hawks around here don't seem to like the odds and hunt elsewhere.

 

[gimmie birdies]

I have had chickens for 30 years atleast. I only had one problem where roos took eachother out. mostly they have remained pals.

 

[tnmommy]

I have had chickens for 30 years atleast. I only had one problem where roos took eachother out. mostly they have remained pals.

They are being gentlemen. My blue Australorps are being gentlemen, especially the big boy. The Olive Egger, however, isn't big enough to eat yet. Only 8 weeks old and already crowing and being a bully to everyone. He's got to go.

 

[Ihilani Coffee]

They are being gentlemen. My blue Australorps are being gentlemen, especially the big boy. The Olive Egger, however, isn't big enough to eat yet. Only 8 weeks old and already crowing and being a bully to everyone. He's got to go.

Little punks. They will sometimes chill out as they get a little older but that first flush of hormones is hard to resist for some.

 

[ThatFarmerChick]

Help!!!!!! My son is joining 4h in a week or so and is at the age to compete animals without just being recognized just for doing so. We do not have a lot of money and he wants to raise Isbars among a few other breeds. I need to find show quality birds at a good price and prepare for his flock in just a few months time. If you can help in any way please PM or reply to this. Plus my family is kinda new to this. Farmed and raised chickens for a while, but showing and having very rare/specific breeds is new and we want to do this right for our son. Thank you guys!

 

[Odelia]

Help!!!!!! My son is joining 4h in a week or so and is at the age to compete animals without just being recognized just for doing so. We do not have a lot of money and he wants to raise Isbars among a few other breeds. I need to find show quality birds at a good price and prepare for his flock in just a few months time. If you can help in any way please PM or reply to this. Plus my family is kinda new to this. Farmed and raised chickens for a while, but showing and having very rare/specific breeds is new and we want to do this right for our son. Thank you guys!

There are no show quality Isbars as they are not a recognized breed. Not a good 4-h choice.

 

[ThatFarmerChick]

There are no show quality Isbars as they are not a recognized breed.  Not a good 4-h choice.

he will only be able to show them under a "fancy/rare breed" showing. Also he can do the egg basket show ,pair show, and something that includes the birds behavior.

 

[Odelia]

he will only be able to show them under a "fancy/rare breed" showing. Also he can do the egg basket show ,pair show, and something that includes the birds behavior.

Our local 4-h doesn't do "fancy/rare breed" category. They have one for pet quality which means they judge them on how well they are kept because they are not show quality birds. So they do not compete for best in class or best in show. Your major awards for quality. So you really aren't in the competition. Also there are often points awarded during showman ship for "breed and variety characteristics." These are points for how well your showmanship bird conforms to it's breeds standard. If your bird isn't a recognized breed or a poor quality bird for it's breed you can still use it for showmanship. You will just not receive those points. If your son just wants to do 4-H for fun then this is a fine choice. But be warned if he wants to compete and wants a chance at winning then picking a breed that is not recognized by the APA isn't going to be his best choice. I have this breed and I have a daughter who does 4-h. I would not have her use this breed for her 4-H project.