Show off your Delawares! *PIC HEAVY*

[Hillbilly Hen]

Here is one of my Delaware pullets, Shug

 

[bt2000]

How old is she Hillbilly hen?..

And I have to ask.. How did you come up with naming her Shug??...

 

[Hillbilly Hen]

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She is 14 weeks old and I named her Shug, short for Sugar, because from the very start she was always wanting the attention and so sweet and she is very white.

Here is another pic of her

 

[capayvalleychick]

Such intense eyes! She looks like she's trying to hypnotize you.

Kim

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[bt2000]

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I like the more forward facing eyes. Though it does imply some differences in the "preditor/prey" concept...
And if she's anything like some of my hens.. Omnivore certainly applies no matter how "sweet" they may seem.. lol

And for those trying to wade their way in understanding some genetic concepts. Here's a distraction that I found both interesting and scary at the same time.

Evolution machine: Genetic engineering on fast forward
http://www.newscientist.com/article...ic-engineering-on-fast-forward.html?full=true

 

[La Mike]

I want to see what you all think of this one

 

[crazyhen]

La Mike ,
How old is your pullet? The tail feathers should be black with an outline of white. The body sort of bowl shaped. The legs a good yellow. Having said that none so far really look exactly like the standard of perfection says they should. There are many working on it. Is she friendly? The new one I have is very much so and loves to be petted. Mine is not old enough to judge just at 8 weeks. I will be getting some more next year from a breeder I am sure. Out of 5 chicks i have only one female. She is worth though. I am not an expert but I do like this breed. Gloria Jean

 

[La Mike]

Not sure on her age I believe about 12 weeks but legs are yellow and was moving in this pic lol.
Yes my dellies are as friendly a chicken you will find. They greet me readily everyday

This is what delaware breeders club shows for them.
Is this not what this pullet looks like ?

http://www.delawarepoultryclub.org/pictures.html

 

[crazyhen]

Both yours and hillbillys are pretty to me. I am no expert.

Gloria jean

 

[rebel yell]

enybody ever had this color in 1-2 week old Delaweares, its a brown looking color, whats your openion.