Spitzhaubens

[Alaskan]

Ha! Yep, not surprised.

I hatched lots of different breeds this year, and the Spitz are closer to the bantams in size. They are also so much more slender than my other standard breeds.

 

[Faraday40]

I didn't think my Spitz's eggs would be fertile, but 2 experiemntal eggs hatched.
These are my Spitz-ingtons (Daddy's an orpington)

Chick 1 turns 2 wks tomorrow. This one has a brownish face. I think I may be seeing the start of a crest, but it could also be wishful thinking.






Chick 2 turned 2 wks old today. This one is a little darker & I think I see a crest popping up. Their mom didn't show a crest until 2.5 wks old, so perhaps I'm just more observant this time.





DD was goofing around & took a selfie of Spitzie = their biological mama.
So far, the Spitz has surprised me with the number of eggs she lays.

 

[Alaskan]

Cute little chicks!

And yes, I too was quite happy that such an ornamental and friendly breed was such a good layer.

 

[Faraday40]

I took a couple pics of Spitzie this morning.

An extreme close-up


... and her grumpy morning bed-head expression.

 

[Metella]

ha ha - love all these pictures !

I'll have to get some more of mine to share.

I am also very pleased with the size and amount of eggs from such as slender and well-mannered bird.

 

[Alaskan]

Great photos!

 

[Faraday40]

I sold both of the 1/2 spitz chicks. They each had a tiny, tiny start of feather growth. I asked the new owner to send some pics so I could see how they grow out. I hope he does. Only 4 more chicks left. (Poor Trouble has 1 chick & Cookie has 3.) The two hens stayed together today - even when I opened the door to allow them time to free range. Then I found them tonight = all 6 crammed into one nest box. LOL

 

[Faraday40]

BTW- I haven't gotten any Spitz eggs for 5 days. (She was laying daily prior.) Could she be hiding eggs or does this breed completely stop in the winter months? Could she trying to go broody? I sure hope not! Comb.wattles are still nice & red.

 

[Alaskan]

They could be hiding eggs...


But also, it is the dark time of year.... Spitz do better with artificial light if you want them to lay.

12 to 14 hours a day.

 

[marsem]

The magnificent bird! I want to have five - seven of these birds I can buy an eggs .Where? I live in Texas