Langshan Thread!!!

[3KillerBs]

But Brahmas are also supposed to be a late maturing breed and my little, Langshan girl is half the size of the two, larger Brahmas.

She seems to be healthy, thriving, and holding her own in the flock.

 

[BGMatt]

But Brahmas are also supposed to be a late maturing breed and my little, Langshan girl is half the size of the two, larger Brahmas.

She seems to be healthy, thriving, and holding her own in the flock.

 

I have not found that Langshans are slow developing compared to hatchery stock, but they have always kept pace with my other standard bred fowl, it's just few realize that real birds are slower growing! LOL

I would imagine you either or a bantam mixed in or just got a bird from a small line of Langshans. I shipped in some eggs that I shouldn't have and have some midget Langshans growing out right now as a matter of fact, but without knowing your source, I would say its one of those two things.

 

[3KillerBs]

I have not found that Langshans are slow developing compared to hatchery stock, but they have always kept pace with my other standard bred fowl, it's just few realize that real birds are slower growing! LOL

I would imagine you either or a bantam mixed in or just got a bird from a small line of Langshans. I shipped in some eggs that I shouldn't have and have some midget Langshans growing out right now as a matter of fact, but without knowing your source, I would say its one of those two things.

I got my birds from Ideal.

I guess I'll see how big she ends up. She's an active little thing -- shoves right up to the treat bowl and if she can't go around the big ones she goes underneath.

 

[informative]

Yes I would also vote slow maturing breed. Langshans are close relatives of the Jersey Giants which take from 9-16 months to fully mature. Hatchery breeds I am reading include a lot of fast growing commercial stock genes which include those 3 months and done breeds that mature very fast because their goal is get them onto the table as fast as possible to minimize feed costs.

 

[BGMatt]

Yes I would also vote slow maturing breed.  Langshans are close relatives of the Jersey Giants which take from 9-16 months to fully mature.  Hatchery breeds I am reading include a lot of fast growing commercial stock genes which include those 3 months and done breeds that mature very fast because their goal is get them onto the table as fast as possible to minimize feed costs.

Her Langshan is also from a hatchery though, so I'm betting its just a small large fowl or a bantam by mistake.

 

[BGMatt]

Everyone likes baby pics right?

Week olds, splash on left, white on right showing down color difference.

Two week old White

 

[PetRock]

Everyone likes baby pics right?

Week olds, splash on left, white on right showing down color difference.

Two week old White

Cute!!! My incubator has been turned off for the past month but I miss having tiny chicks and I have 2 empty brooders!

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

I've had 16 broody hens....needless to say the incubator has not been needed this year! LOL! I still have babies popping out. Ridiculous!

 

[ChickieWickies]

Are Langshans good mommas typically? We've only had one go broody. She was a great momma, but we lost her last year to a coon snooping around. We've got a whole new flock. The blacks are 10 months old and the whites are only 5 months (and sadly not laying yet). Our cochins went broody, but the Black Langshans weren't interested. Are most good mommas?

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

Most all of mine have been excellent broodies. One of them I just buy chicks for. No matter how hard she tries, she just can't sit on eggs. I think she's just too big and she winds up crushing the eggs. No idea why but it's easier just to go to the store and buy a chick or two to let her enjoy. Makes a great mother afterwards.