Sumatra

[miss heny]

for 4-H i want to show Sumatra, but i want to know were is a good hatchery to order from

and i would LOVE to see pics of frizzle Sumatras

 

[roocrazy]

hatcherys will never be perfect to standard its best to go to a breeder i think BoggyBottomBantams has some but youll have to double check

 

[muddyhorse]

here is a pic of a frizzle sumatra she is molting. I sold her a while back

keep in mind sumatras can fly very well so plan your pen acordingly

 

[GypsyChic]

I will be selling a few eggs soon, if interested. Heres a pic of one of my roos.

 

[miss heny]

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well that could mean that i can get my mom to buy a bater

is there any one selling chicks?

 

[Bantimna]

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well that could mean that i can get my mom to buy a bater

is there any one selling chicks?

Sometimes begging and save up pocket money could convince your mother. Why don't you take a look at the auctions, sometimes there are some Sumatra's.

 

[miss heny]

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well that could mean that i can get my mom to buy a bater

is there any one selling chicks?

Sometimes begging and save up pocket money could convince your mother. Why don't you take a look at the auctions, sometimes there are some Sumatra's.

my mom was thinking of buying a bater any way XD well time to go see

i will be looking hard this spring

 

[Gallusfarm]

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I am just fascinated with these birds. Dumb question, but do they have to pretty much have their own quarters, apart from LF, even if it is a covered run?

Are they at all friendly? Will they eat out of your hand, that type of thing?

Thanks! Your roo is so handsome!

 

[GypsyChic]

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I am just fascinated with these birds. Dumb question, but do they have to pretty much have their own quarters, apart from LF, even if it is a covered run?

Are they at all friendly? Will they eat out of your hand, that type of thing?

Thanks! Your roo is so handsome!

Thanks for the nice complement

He's a sweet guy. As far as living quarters, mine are all in the same pen and are kept seperate from any other breeds. I've heard other people state how Sumatras and Phoenix are "flighty" or skitish, mine are not...they come running (or flying, lol) to me everytime I go in their pen. They chatter and look at me for treats and do eat fruit snacks from my hands. IMO they are very social birds if raised that way.

 

[miss heny]

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I am just fascinated with these birds. Dumb question, but do they have to pretty much have their own quarters, apart from LF, even if it is a covered run?

Are they at all friendly? Will they eat out of your hand, that type of thing?

Thanks! Your roo is so handsome!

Thanks for the nice complement

He's a sweet guy. As far as living quarters, mine are all in the same pen and are kept seperate from any other breeds. I've heard other people state how Sumatras and Phoenix are "flighty" or skitish, mine are not...they come running (or flying, lol) to me everytime I go in their pen. They chatter and look at me for treats and do eat fruit snacks from my hands. IMO they are very social birds if raised that way.

how would you build a coop for them if you are going to show them? XD i want to know so i can get a idea set up