Swedish Flower Hen Thread

[KYTinpusher]

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Somehow I missed your post last night - I swear it wasn't there when I read the ones before and after it last night...

Anyway, all the 9 week old girls have very small combs and I don't even see the wattles yet. One of my 5 week olds, Beata, has a smaller comb than the other two I believe are roos (Carina and Hanna, I guess I need new names for those as well), but it redder than the ones I think are girls, so I'm still waiting to see on him/her. I kind of want him to be a roo because I believe he is the only chance I have of getting a crested roo! (

At least until I hatch some of their eggs!

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DFCottage: Congratulations!

Yes, pictures, pictures!

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

Well, you confirmed it for me then....despite the fact they HE is getting shiny pointy hackle feathers in, I was holding out for all hope!!
It's looking like 5 roos and 3 pullets. All my plans have been foiled!!

 

[Duemig10]

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Wow, they are beautiful!!!!

 

[KYTinpusher]

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Wow, they are beautiful!!!!

That's because they had beautiful parents!

 

[Duemig10]

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Wow, they are beautiful!!!!

That's because they had beautiful parents!

I have to agree with you!!! I still cannot believe you ended up with so many of them being crested....that is great!!

 

[alohachickens]

I'm eager to see some more "grown up" photos of your Swedish Flower Hens! Does anyone have chicks that are grown now (or almost) and you haven't posted pics in a long time? Would love to see new photos of adults, if anyone has them.

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

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Me too! Me too!

 

[jeremy]

Today is day 7 for my eggs, I'm resisting temptation to candle, I typically don't candle at all until day 18. I'm sooo excited about these guys though I might just take a peek tonight!

 

[DFCottage]

Ended up with 5 fat chickies! At least 1 is crested, I think 2 may be. I have another 8 week old (the lone chick from 12 eggs..

) that is growing into the most amazing looking bird.. crested and super cute..will get pics of the babies and the youngster first thing in the morning and will post tomorrow. I have to say, these chicks aren't bothered by anything!!! Hand goes in the brooder and they could care less. Great variety of colors it looks like too..

 

[rancher hicks]

I wait til day 14. Anything looks good it stays.

DF - congrats.


Can anyone tell me if SFH doesn't have the poof, is is possible to get chicks that will. I've eight and I can't tell yet if they will have poofs. They're about 2-3 weeks old. Different color patterns. Some light some darker. One looks like she has two bumps over her eyes. I know I should post pics but my camera is no good at this. I'm hoping for a new one for Christmas. Even went to the mall and sat on Santas lap and everything.

They don't mind if your old and senile,

Rancher