Spitzhaubens

[Faraday40]

Got these two beauties at just a few days old from Rural King. They were in the “assorted polish” bin. We’ve had them for 9 weeks now. I’m pretty sure one of them is attempting to crow. Which stinks because we don’t want any more roosters in our small flock. Are these boys?

I agree. They both look male

 

[Dakota8472]

I love Spitzhaubens! They are so beautiful to look at...and sweet too! My roo is my avatar (sitting in my lap).

This is our hen. While transferring them they caused a ruckus in the crate so we had to hold them to go down the street.

i love the driving with u pic. lol. not saying we should drive holding animals but its cute!!!!

 

[fatsGREENgarden]

Yes they are.

What makes them seem like males to you? Their hair or wattles? I’d like to know for the future as I’ll try for a hen

 

[homeschoolin momma]

What makes them seem like males to you? Their hair or wattles? I’d like to know for the future as I’ll try for a hen

At 9 weeks, those big red wattles.

If you look at @Faraday40 pictures on the last page, you can see that her male (also about 9 weeks) has clear wattles while his sisters pink, yellow, and green have none right now. Spitzies are one of the harder breeds to sex...usually it's around 10-12 weeks for a more definite I'd, but the more you do it, the better you get. But even then, some can be tricky.

 

[homeschoolin momma]

Here are my favorite two babies from my Easter batch. Looks like a pair.

It's hard to tell, but they have lovely frosted tips to their crests.

 

[MeanCheek]

Anyone have Spitz from Green Fire? Are they good quality? I should hope they are for that price.
Also, is there a Gold Spangled breeder who will ship eggs or chicks?
My poor little gold cockerel died, and both of my silver cocks are big, mean, and ugly. All I want is a good quality roo.

 

[Alaskan]

Anyone have Spitz from Green Fire? Are they good quality? I should hope they are for that price.
Also, is there a Gold Spangled breeder who will ship eggs or chicks?
My poor little gold cockerel died, and both of my silver cocks are big, mean, and ugly. All I want is a good quality roo.

I think at least one, if not 2 hatcheries sell the golden spangled.

 

[MeanCheek]

I think at least one, if not 2 hatcheries sell the golden spangled.

I got mine from Cackle, but I'd like some from a good breeder.

 

[MeanCheek]

@Tankueray you have green fire Spitz, right? Are they good?

 

[gimmie birdies]

I have one sweet silver, and just got sent 2 golden spitz chicks from Cackle. They are 6 weeks old now.