Swedish Flower Hen Thread

[angelsun]

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[LisaLouHoo]

@angelsun

Nice pics!!

 

[OHfarmerswife]

Just wanted to share a couple photos of my Swedish Flower Hens taken today (August 8, 2016) First, Sven "Keeper of the Hens" (16 week old rooster) And Anna (Swedish Flower Hen Crested Pullet)

Great pics love your rooster. That's quite a doo on your hen!

 

[angelsun]

 

[angelsun]

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[LisaLouHoo]

And, one more shot of Anna.

Her parents must have both been crested and she might possibly have a vaulted skull as a result. Even though the crest might look cool, she is now at a disadvantage when it comes to free ranging because of her impaired vision from the crest in her eyes. I would make sure to only breed her to an UNcrested male if you are even considering breeding. This is something all of us have been learning about the breed when it comes to dos and don'ts.

 

[angelsun]

Her parents must have both been crested and she might possibly have a vaulted skull as a result. Even though the crest might look cool, she is now at a disadvantage when it comes to free ranging because of her impaired vision from the crest in her eyes. I would make sure to only breed her to an UNcrested male if you are even considering breeding. This is something all of us have been learning about the breed when it comes to dos and don'ts.

Lisa.

All that I'm doing here is sharing a photo. We don't breed our chickens. I don't free range. My birds are in a 5' enclosed chain link area with aviary netting. I didn't ask for an evaluation. Posts like yours are the reason that I lurk. If you are unhappy with the breeding--then I suggest that you take it up the breeder.

Anna is NOT vaulted. We DO have vaulted head Silkies in another secure area--NO issues. I'm well aware of the potential problems. I actually research BEFORE I get any live animals. Save the lecture for someone who needs it.

Perhaps the reason that the Swedish Flower Hen breed has done so well is because it has evolved without human intervention. I think that is a VERY valid point to consider.

Kelly (unsubscribed)

 

[SHERRING7712]

Lisa,
I appreciated the info. I don't plan on selling my SFH's but might breed for myself and learning what others have found out is very helpful to me. Thanks for bringing up the vaulted skull, this wasn't something I had known about until reading it on here. (different thread but still on BYC).Thanks again.

 

[LisaLouHoo]

Lisa,
I appreciated the info.  I don't plan on selling my SFH's but might breed for myself and learning what others have found out is very helpful to me.  Thanks for bringing up the vaulted skull, this wasn't something I had known about until reading it on here. (different thread but still on BYC).Thanks again. 

Oh, gosh!! I sure didn't mean to offend anyone. This has been a common thing that we've discussed on this thread and I knew she was a new name. Just trying to educate a little about the breed. My first pair of SFH were both crested and I didn't know that they shouldn't be bred until I read it on this site. So I appreciate you telling me that you learned something at least. :/

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Lisa.

All that I'm doing here is sharing a photo. We don't breed our chickens. I don't free range. My birds are in a 5' enclosed chain link area with aviary netting. I didn't ask for an evaluation. Posts like yours are the reason that I lurk. If you are unhappy with the breeding--then I suggest that you take it up the breeder.

Anna is NOT vaulted. We DO have vaulted head Silkies in another secure area--NO issues. I'm well aware of the potential problems. I actually research BEFORE I get any live animals. Save the lecture for someone who needs it.

Perhaps the reason that the Swedish Flower Hen breed has done so well is because it has evolved without human intervention. I think that is a VERY valid point to consider.

Kelly (unsubscribed)

Wow, I think you might be a little sensitive! As far as I could tell @LisaLouHoo wasn't being nasty towards you. Got something else going on in your life or somebody already offended you about your birds? I am sure they are beautiful. And yes not everybody breeds. But those who do seem to be passionate about it and TRY to be helpful. Although I do not understand your reaction, I know we all have things that trigger us. Hope you get over whatever offended you and enjoy the rest of your day and your birds!

Best wishes!