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[nnbreeder]

Carla that NN Frizzle you had at POOPS was one of the best that I have ever seen as far as feather quality. With the fewer feathers they all curl evenly and have a very uniform look to them unlike other breeds where the feathers stick out in any direction.

 

[Buckguy20]

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You see their true beauty lies in their functionality. They were bred to be a dual purpose fowl and they lay eggs as well as any other dual purpose bird plus if you raise them for meat there is 50% less feathers to get rid of which leaves a smoother more eye appealing dressed bird.

The hens will go broody and the ones I have had will raise any chicks and they often raise the chicks as a community

NNs are naturally disease resistant (although I have yet to find a list of which diseases) and I have never lost a chick to Cocci.

In cooler climates their feed conversion rates drops off but in climates that are hot they outperform things like broilers or layers by leaps and bounds.

I've only had NN's for a couple of years now & must agree wholeheartedly with Les's evaluation of NN's. They are great layers and very hardy. I think the only one we've ever had die was an egg-bound hen.

As for pretty NN's, we're working on that .... those frizzle NN's are so cute & cuddly! I've got to get some glamour shots of them one of these days that I'm not stuck at work for 10 hours.

If only they laid blue & green eggs too .... hmmmm .... I think I need to cross some with my araucana! I want some Rumpless frizzle EE NN's!!!!

Carla, I have an NN roster that has muffs. He is out of an EE hen (no muffs) and an NN roo. I am taking him to Les at Shawnee.

 

[nnbreeder]

I have a little hen with muffs. Her mom is bbred OE x Americauna and her dad is black Jersey Giant. She is black and lays a brown egg but she has the rose comb so some of her offspring should lay green eggs.

 

[Okla-doodle-doo]

Yes I will for sure be putting an EE bantam hen in with the NN's next spring. If I could get a really small muffed,nn that layed blue eggs,I would have my dream bird I think!lol

.These two hens are no bigger that my ee hens but the roo has a little size on him. Going to have to be real selective and try to bring that down somehow. Maybe I will luck out and find another roo who is smaller.But they are scarcer than hens teeth around here!

Is it just me or do the hawks and owls seem to be attacking more this year. Wonder if there is a shortage of little varmits.

Thanks City appreciate your help!

 

[okcarla]

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We sold that pullet to Okiechick. I hope she's still happy with her. My other frizzle's are all pretty like her too ... or at least I think they're pretty.

Les, I hope some of those eggs you got from me will have a frizzle chick or two in 'em.

I think eventually we can convince you & Teva to like them!

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Well, I hope we can convince Les to raise some of those newfangled NN EE frizzles that look cool & lay cool colored eggs!

 

[okcarla]

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Speaking of EE bantams, I candled those eggs I got from you and all the EE eggs are growing!!!! Had to toss a few of the others though ... but I am SO EXCITED! I can't wait to see them hatch!

We have a family of giant owls living along my creek. I love to hear them calling each other at night. I've even seen them early morning on a cloudy day in the trees. Awesome looking birds. They can't reach any of my birds though ... we've put netting on all the pens. Of course, I suppose they might could bust through it if they were determined enough. I'm wondering if they might go after my cats at night?

 

[HennyPennies2007]

For those of you who think I never wear makeup or anything foo-foo....Here's Me and Mike tonight...our 28th anniversary...

 

[okcarla]

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Such a beautiful couple!

Congratulations!

Hey, if ya'll show up at Shawnee next week, I have a couple of baby turkeys I'll give you for your anniversary present. I really didn't think I'd have any more hatching this year .... for some reason my royal palms laid a few more eggs a month ago .... and these guys hatched, just for you!!!!!

Say you want them, please

 

[Okla-doodle-doo]

Congrats Henny. Nice milestone. You make a very nice looking couple. Been wondering about you being so quiet the last few days. Hope you are feeling better. So what does a man get a lovely lady for number 28? Inquirying minds want to know(hope its more chickens!)
Carla glad they are candling good. Sorry the others arent . I'll make sure you get a nice bunch of those eggs next spring when its safe to ship.What did you think of my new NN's They all have bow ties!

 

[faerielady]

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Awwww. Y'all are so lovely!