Sulmtalers Thread

[gootziecat]

Seems strange there seems to be a thread of the breed to lay out of the box. Does this appear to be a breed trait? I have encountered only one group of chickens that have done this.
Also I would be interested in more detailed information of the temperament of this breed. I get the impression this breed is calm in general, after maturing but not before. In addition they don't like to be cuddle or handled much. Is this a fair assessment? Thanks.

 

[lalaland]

I have only had them for 6 months, but i would agree 100% with the docile nature - very much like buff orpingtons,
and disliking to be held.

love to hear what some of you with experience with the breed have found.

 

[Bama1]

Mine don't want to be held. They were a bit flighty as chicks but settled down as they grew. They are very laid back now and would still be low bird on the pecking order if in a mixed flock. They are not a "pet" breed in my opinion....but that also makes them easier to be a meatie yummy tasty bird if you know what I mean. :-0

 

[Extra Java]

Laying out of the box seems to be common in young pullets of any breed. I went outside to collect eggs and found Java eggs on the ground in front of the coop door...just couldn't make it in time. Same is true for Sulmtaler...just in front of the door. Another one of my young Javas lays in the feed dish.

Then there are the Dorkings and Marans who enjoy the bushes.

 

[flypen]

My first (hatched) Sulmtaler has made into the world.

 

[bayocum]

My first (hatched) Sulmtaler has made into the world.

 

[DCchicken]

Congrats flypen. I had one hatch early late last night.


Whoops I forgot to take out the egg turning tray. Although I think she likes it since she is using it like a nest. I have noticed that the egg turning tray keeps the eggs from crashing into each other whenever this one goes drunk stumbling around.

One more has zipped. 4 have cracked their eggs. Another one hasn't cracked but is wobbling like there is an earthquake. It's not even officially hatch day yet.

 

[flypen]

Congrats flypen. I had one hatch early late last night. Whoops I forgot to take out the egg turning tray. Although I think she likes it since she is using it like a nest. I have noticed that the egg turning tray keeps the eggs from crashing into each other whenever this one goes drunk stumbling around. One more has zipped. 4 have cracked their eggs. Another one hasn't cracked but is wobbling like there is an earthquake. It's not even officially hatch day yet.

Awesome!! Congrats to you too!!

 

[Bama1]

Congrats flypen and DCchicken! Is this day 20 for the eggs ?

 

[DCchicken]

Yes for me. So far, 4 have hatched and 1 is struggling to finish zipping.