Swedish Flower Hen Thread

[ki4got]

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who says your second flock has to be for eggs only? you can eat sfh eggs too, it's just the temptation to hatch them is so strong.

 

[ki4got]

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if it is the dominant Dilute gene, then 2 sno's will both be heterozygous, which will give you about 75% sno (25% homozygous dilute, 50% heterozygous) and 25% normal.

 

[Bulldogma]

if it is the dominant Dilute gene, then 2 sno's will both be heterozygous, which will give you about 75% sno (25% homozygous dilute, 50% heterozygous) and 25% normal.

Thank you for clearing that up! So glad you know your stuff!

 

[Bulldogma]

Photo frenzy!


A blue-based Mille Fleur chick (left) and a snöleopard chick in (right).
Notice how the red tones are muted to a yellowish-gold on the snöleopard chick.



snöleopard chick.

And remember this chocolate?


Some of you asked how she is coloring as she grows:




Gretta:




Marta and her brood of 7:


Coop construction... coming along bit by bit.


Snöleopard






Snöleopard haz a curious!


Magnus:




Black-based cockerel (with sprigs)

These dark eyebrows make me look perpetually surprised!


And if anyone can cock an eyebrow, this cock can!

 

[Leahs Mom]

Quote: It's so amazing to see how much they change from 1 week to the next. You never know what you're going to end up with!

Now I just need to find a non-crested roo. I still haven't "offed" Mister...he's still here but in a separate pen. And, really, I'm glad to have all 3 pullets then add a roo later.


And yes, this kiddo seems to want to pose for the camera

Anyone feel like quessing the sex of some 4 week olds from some out of focus IPhone pics?

I thought the same thing the other 2 said. But I'm no expert for sure! But I think 3 of us are in agreement

Gretta:





Love that color! I hope one of mine will look like this (minus crest).



Coop construction... coming along bit by bit.


Looking great so far!




Magnus:

Okay....Magnus. That's the boy I want. Looks like no crest???



Send me your address and let me know when no one will be home.

 

[Leahs Mom]

@Bulldogma

PS: Do you have baby photos of Gretta that you can post?

 

[Leahs Mom]

Quote: Bulldogma

 

[Bulldogma]

It's so amazing to see how much they change from 1 week to the next. You never know what you're going to end up with!

Now I just need to find a non-crested roo. I still haven't "offed" Mister...he's still here but in a separate pen. And, really, I'm glad to have all 3 pullets then add a roo later.

I have some. Road trip?

And yes, this kiddo seems to want to pose for the camera

I thought the same thing the other 2 said. But I'm no expert for sure! But I think 3 of us are in agreement

Okay....Magnus. That's the boy I want. Looks like no crest???
Send me your address and let me know when no one will be home.

Oh - never mind - you can just pick one up when you come down to steal Magnus...

...who will be in hiding when you get here. LOL!

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@Bulldogma

PS: Do you have baby photos of Gretta that you can post?

Believe it or not, but Gretta was "packing peanuts" for Magnus' trip across the country. She looked like a roo when she was younger, but turned into a beautiful pullet! She started out black - just like your babies. You can never really tell how much white they'll have on them until they get a little older.

 

[OHfarmerswife]

Hatched on Friday.
Walli's grandchicks!

 

[KYTinpusher]

Hatched on Friday.
Walli's grandchicks!