Sweedish Flower Hens--What color do I buy tomorrow!!! Help!!!

[KatGold]

Hi all,

I have the opportunity to buy some SFH chicks tomorrow (not sure what age or if pullets) and also a full grown roo.

My questions:
1) Does anyone understand the genetics yet? I'm told a white roo will throw the most colorful chicks (mille fleur) but that doesn't seem right to me.

2) If the answer to #1 is "Yes, go for the white roo" then that begs the question...what color pullets should I shoot for if I want very flowery, colorful hens?


3) Is there any way to sex them if they are still chicks?

4) Is there anything else I should know before buying them?

I'm so excited. I've wanted these since I first laid eyes on them. Any info would be appreciated!!!!

 

[J-Sanders]

Kat, sorry. No one can answer those questions unless they can see the future. Buy all the ones you want and invest the time and energy into the management and breeding of those chickens and watch and learn from them. Good luck!

Jim