Norwegian Jaerhon

[bekkanblue]

5 more little NJ peeps! 3 boys, 2 girls this time. And 3 eggs that aren't hatching for some reason though they made it to lockdown. I'm sure it was something I did since they seemed to develop well throughout. Will do eggtopsies and see what I can see. 10 more eggs in another bator, but not all are developing I don't think. I used a mix of ages of eggs to see where viability really takes a dive, so kind of an experiment. But even with those I'll learn something I hope! Meanwhile there are 4 x 2 week olds, 1 x 1 week old, and 5 1 day olds all coexisting in the brooder nicely. I'm amazed at how well the older ones treat the younger ones. The olders are about to move to a bigger brooder though, growing fast!






Wonder if I can get a picture of all 3 ages in a row.... Probably like herding cats but might give it a go.

 

[tdhenson86]

5 more little NJ peeps! 3 boys, 2 girls this time. And 3 eggs that aren't hatching for some reason though they made it to lockdown. I'm sure it was something I did since they seemed to develop well throughout. Will do eggtopsies and see what I can see. 10 more eggs in another bator, but not all are developing I don't think. I used a mix of ages of eggs to see where viability really takes a dive, so kind of an experiment. But even with those I'll learn something I hope! Meanwhile there are 4 x 2 week olds, 1 x 1 week old, and 5 1 day olds all coexisting in the brooder nicely. I'm amazed at how well the older ones treat the younger ones. The olders are about to move to a bigger brooder though, growing fast!






Wonder if I can get a picture of all 3 ages in a row.... Probably like herding cats but might give it a go.

YAY! Thank you for the pictures! Let me know what the results are of your egg age experiment.

 

[Alaska animal lover]

Anyone still keeping this breed? I have a handful, and would like some unrelated hatching eggs.

 

[alpinefarm]

I am keeping an all-Ideal originating flock and established my spring breeding group 2 weeks ago, so I am beginning to offer hatching eggs now. Please PM if you'd like to be on my list...

 

[Mychickjule]

This is Saffron, she's an 7 week old Norwegian Jaerhon chick, much smaller than her EE brother and sister.I was wondering what color variety she is. It's a bit difficult to find specific examples of each variety online to compare her to.

She's the one standing in the corner here

 

[Dr Bjorn Netland]

Dark (brown-yellow) it looks like

 

[BirdaMay]

THis thread link is dead. I'm interested in learning more about this breed. Is there another thread on BYC that goes further into depth on the breed? Thanks!

 

[ic46750]

Looking for a new rooster for my hens. Located in indiana. If you hae chicks or eggs please let me know. Thanks

 

[Firethorn]

Sorry to revive such an old thread, but I am looking for Jaerhon hens. Any age, any color! I want them to use for an educational display at local Syttende Mai festivals. I ordered two pullets from Ideal early this spring- they sent me two cockerels. (Still mad about that.) I'm in Wisconsin, willing to pay for shipping! Might be able to take fertile eggs if my Cochin goes broody again.

 

[HaikuHeritageFarm]

Sad this thread is so dead! These are such cool birds. I guess they loss market share when Legbars and such started becoming more available. I see so much potential in these thrifty little autosexing birds, though!