Sulatn Show. Not a Contest just sharing

[Billyj]

I just wanted to share my Sultan hen. She is about 11 months old and sweet as can be. I love the way her crest bounces when she walks. Hope you like her. Would love to see more Sultans

And are a couple of questions for you.

1. I know that Sultans are not great layers, but she is 10 or 11 months old and has not laid the first egg. Is this breed something that needs to mate to lay?
2. I have a red Bantam that tries to 'Woo" her. If he is lucky, will she be able to lay his egg?

I am just new at raising chickens and I am just wondering.

Thanks for any help.

 

[jaboo81]

she is good looking!

 

[chickenzoo]

I have to find more pics.......................

 

[Gonzo]

how cute!

 

[ThePolishPrincess]

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NO breed needs a rooster to lay eggs. Sultans are a bit slow to mature, and usually lay upwards of 70 eggs a year. So typically, they are late layers. My girl is almost as old as yours but because we have such cold weather, I'm not expecting her to lay until late spring or so. They aren't winter layers.

If a rooster successfully mates with her, her eggs will be fertile and you could hatch a few of her eggs. But Sultans rarely go broody so you'd need a broody or a 'bator. Where did you get her from? She's a pretty hen. Good luck with her!

And now, My Rosaline...

 

[bluesilkies4ever]

i love all of them!