Mille Fleur Cochin project, F1 update pix

[amazondoc]

I wonder if that's related to the Columbian trait? Hmmmm.

My millie chicks are all turning into roos this week. waaaaaah.

 

[JOSHSBANTAMS]

He's really different colored, pretty though. I think it’s kind of neat. I still don’t know which Rooster to put with my best hens. I listed a little Red on Eggbid and now I’m wondering if that was a bad idea?

From what I’ve heard he’s what I should be breeding from. Who knows????

 

[onthespot]

He looks pretty nice to me! I don't know if the black color gets any better later on or not. I guess we are all in for a learning curve here. Sometimes it is selling your best stuff and kicking yourself in the pants a week later... LOL. The good thing is, more than one person wants him, so he should be okay in his new home. Keep up the good breeding. If you made him, you can make better!

http://eggbid.com/listings/details/index.cfm?itemnum=1234427619

 

[steffpeck]

Are these bantams or large fowl? You have some really pretty birds!

 

[bantyman]

Hey all

Im getting seriously jealous here You people are producing some really nice birds and I havent even been able to get mine started Patty that boy of yours will produce nice when you breed him Hoping he will hold that type He is very nice That boy of yours Josh you should have kept him He will put down an excellent base for your project All I have is the same ol' birds Minus my roo He died last week So I guess this is the official notice of that Especially to everybody I havent contacted But I do have my backup So hopefully things will get rolling again
Patty its going to be awhile before you can get him bred to your project isnt it? I figure about 2 years on any project to see the results Mine should start here before long Hopefully before August

Keep pix coming guys They are very impressive

Mike

 

[JOSHSBANTAMS]

That's too bad to hear about your Roo Mike. I hate when that stuff happens. Hopefully I can raise some better ones this spring and I can send something your way if you want.

 

[onthespot]

Quote:
Thanks steffpeck. These are bantams in this thread, but there are other people working on large fowl. Gotta love those bantams when it comes to the feed bill... lol

Mike SO sorry to hear you lost your roo! Glad you have a backup boy. Good thing we are all keeping in touch and can help out with spares and eggs. You are still first on my list. I do not know why mine are not laying. Everhtthing (mostly) else is at least squeaking out an egg here or there. I am starting to wonder if there is an egg eater in there... might have to test them out with some junk eggs...

 

[amazondoc]

Well, MY birds are laying up a storm -- but I can't get anything to develop in the bator! ARG!

 

[JOSHSBANTAMS]

Mine have been laying a ton too but I won't know if they're fertile for a week or so. I just filled my small incubator and I have two dozen waiting for the new incubator that's supposed to be here Tuesday. If they all make it by some miracle, I'm going to be swarmed with chicks next month.

 

[tfpets]

Patty - very unique Rooster - so cushie looking! Up here in Humboldt Co. where I enjoyed the Poultry Show yesterday!! What a Blast! I have my Mille Fleur Cochin start here,there are the hens:

and Comet the rooster

Starbuck the rooster:

but you know I am counting on YOU to tell me what is what as far as keeps and breeds, etc...I dont know what I have??? I appreciate your knowledge....
I dont have them in a Cochin only location yet, so no plans! I'll do what you advise! You know I am working on my Frizzle Mille Fleur D'Uccle project, which is why I bought this flock....but whhhhyyy am I finding these little cochins so irrestable? And now, guess what? I have a Frizzle Blue Cochin? Oh NO! Patty, stop me!
Tina/tfpets