Show off your Delawares! *PIC HEAVY*

[NestingHillsSC]

That's what I figured. Somebody gave me Paul Harter name. To contact him.

 

[cubalaya]

i have a couple with some harter bloodline.

 

[capayvalleychick]

Here is a few pics of my 30 and 32 week old dellies

I enjoyed these pics of Dellies in the snow.

 

[Jake Levi]

Braden Delawares are heritage Delawares.

The beginning role for the Delawares was as a meat bird for market. I have never heard of that for the Brahmas.

I do know that the Delawares are also good egg producers, a real dual purpose breed. That is why I am going to have a flock, they are well worth preserving, as well as enjoying.

I am looking forward to eggs from Kari, and hopefully some from Kathyinmo.

 

[BlazeJester]

I am looking for delaware chicks to pick up in the southeast. I do not have resources to hatch at this time. I am looking for 25 chicks or so and am willing to work with smaller batches of chicks throughout the summer. I'm located in Clemson SC.

My goals are apparently uncommon. I am working with an organic rancher to start a poultry operation - this is a business and we are ultimately aiming for a net financial gain. I understand that we are going to have to put money out there at the outset, make mistakes and learn some lessons. Here is what we need:

• True dual purpose - males fill out well and females lay well
• Males at suitable table weight by 6 months
• Females good to very good layers
• Slight tendency toward broodiness/some hens will set
• "barnyard smarts" - these will be pastured birds.

I believe Delawares should be a suitable breed. I have also considered barred rocks, australorps and wyandottes. Any recommendations or leads would be greatly appreciated.

 

[NestingHillsSC]

Braden Delawares are heritage Delawares.

The beginning role for the Delawares was as a meat bird for market. I have never heard of that for the Brahmas.

I do know that the Delawares are also good egg producers, a real dual purpose breed. That is why I am going to have a flock, they are well worth preserving, as well as enjoying.

I am looking forward to eggs from Kari, and hopefully some from Kathyinmo.

That's why I want them myself.

 

[NestingHillsSC]

Any good reading when breeding Delawares on what traits to look for when breeding? All I really know is look for yellow legs and feet. Need to start learning early.

 

[finnfur]

I am looking for delaware chicks to pick up in the southeast. I do not have resources to hatch at this time. I am looking for 25 chicks or so and am willing to work with smaller batches of chicks throughout the summer. I'm located in Clemson SC.

My goals are apparently uncommon. I am working with an organic rancher to start a poultry operation - this is a business and we are ultimately aiming for a net financial gain. I understand that we are going to have to put money out there at the outset, make mistakes and learn some lessons. Here is what we need:

• True dual purpose - males fill out well and females lay well
• Males at suitable table weight by 6 months
• Females good to very good layers
• Slight tendency toward broodiness/some hens will set
• "barnyard smarts" - these will be pastured birds.

I believe Delawares should be a suitable breed. I have also considered barred rocks, australorps and wyandottes. Any recommendations or leads would be greatly appreciated.

Check with wekiva bird she is in SC and has Delawares

 

[Zanna]

Any good reading when breeding Delawares on what traits to look for when breeding? All I really know is look for yellow legs and feet. Need to start learning early.

Read this whole thread and the delaware dilemma thread There is also good information on the Heritage Large Fowl thread. The Delaware Poultry Club has a forum on Yahoo as well.

 

[NestingHillsSC]

Thank you.