Russian Orloffs

[Birch Run Farm]

Actually he was very calm and stately. I think the camera flash just kind of drowned him out a bit.

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

Do you breed your Uros??

I used to have Mails & then Egyptians...I want some again...

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

Sorry...back to Orloffs.

I am considering getting some standards to free range about our place, and I've found a source for bantams!!! So I'll be getting some of those in a few months.

Thanks!

 

[farmgirlie1031]

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I'm way over by the Mississippi River about 25 min. from Muscatine,IA (wrong side to be close to NE) so sharing wouldn't really be an option

We moved here from Holdrege, NE area and it was an 8-9 hour drive.

 

[banter]

Firebird-will have to take some new pics. I haven't been inspired
to take pics because of the weather! He is a love!

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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Pretty bird!

 

[banter]

I only own a trio at the moment. They are very sweet and very smart.

The eggs (15) were lost in the mail for almost two weeks! I stil hatched out the three of them-hardy little buggers!

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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How would they do free-ranging with a three-sided shelter?? Thanks!

 

[banter]

Mine free range except in snow! They are very hardy, and were wary of predators at a very young age. I have lot's of thick cover on our property. I would never keep any of my chickens outside in our weather in winter. Mine are kept in a barn (in the winter) because we get below zero so often with ice storms etc. Also, I only keep a few chickens of rare breeds so I tend to baby them. Hard to replace them! Would love to find another color!

 

[Honey1]

Wow, they are really lovely!