Peeps in Europe!

[abpatchy]

That would be free run.... they are not kept in cages but in a large barn style building.
Free range would be with access outside of the building.

 

[abpatchy]

Learned something new today...
... even young hens might molt in their first year!! I thought just the older ones.

 

[BDutch]

I had one chicken in a summer molt. She is in a molt for the the second time this year.

 

[abpatchy]

Took some pictures this morning. I have lots of hope for this rooster. Friday evening the head of the Sulmtaler breeders club is checking them out. We'll see how it goes

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[Erba]

I have lots of hope for this rooster.

He is gorgeous! I'd give him a 98, but i'm not a Judge.

My LS chicks, now about a week old.

 

[abpatchy]

He is gorgeous! I'd give him a 98, but i'm not a Judge.

My LS chicks, now about a week old.

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Thanks!

Oh!!! Look at them!!! So adorable!!! It's amazing how fast they grow. Look at their little feathers!! So sweet! Hope you got lots of little hens!!

 

[abpatchy]

Well, the head of the Sulmtaler breeding club checked out my birds last night. They are much better than I thought. 2 hens will not make the cut to be a breeder. 2 roosters will go as well. The rooster I thought would be my next No 1 rooster will only be a substitute!! Big changes in the rooster department. I will also keep 4 instead of the 2 or 3 I had planned.
They all would have made a "sg" at the show I was told... which is a "very good" Between 93 - 95 points... So I am really happy!

 

[Erba]

Great news @abpatchy!! Next year you could win a prize, if the shows aren't cancelled again. We now have to wear masks at work all the time, although up until now, not a single patient has had it it, nor any employees. Comes from head office though, so we have to comply.

Getting really tired of all this. The never ending virus it seems.

 

[chickengr]

we are at home jail again. then they will let us free 1st - 23rd december than jail for christmass. does it make any sense? virus informed them when it will be available???

 

[Erba]

My Sister lives in Wales, UK and I am technically (both parents) Welsh, and she is planning a big Walton's (..yes her last name is fitting) Christmas for all the family. I will be really mad it they cut us off. The Welsh and their Christmas is sacred, if they pull a lockdown, there will be hell to play.