Thanks everyone. Tomorrow I will share pictures of the older ones-6 months that have their tails coming in. They are from a different breeding and are taller and bigger...but you can't really tell in pictures. Rock Star gave me two boys that look like him with better combs. Thank goodness.
I just dusted everyone and therefore not a good picture day.
PugBug...congrats on the chicks.
Irene...you have babies now laying. wow. My babies are laying tiny pullet eggs too. Two started laying at 5 1/2 months. Took me totally by surprise. And as of today I have three asking for C-sections because they are within a day or two of laying also. You should hear the fuss.
Irishhenman, I agree with the general consensus that the Germans have great birds. Their breeders are very focused. They don't expect things to happen overnight. Patience works for them. The only problem with them (for me) is that they aren't to keen on sharing their line. Can't blame them. Why give it all away unless they can be assured you are as serious and focused as they. Some day I will have a German "looking" line...just made in the USA.
Best of luck to you.
Dragonlady...no. No one here misses a meal
They get fresh fruit (blueberries, peaches) everyday. I actually have planted fruit trees for them. They also get scrambled eggs sometimes. And don't forget the homegrown mealworms. Next year you've inspired me. I want to plant clovers for them. But don't think they aren't fit. They are outside from sunrise to sunset doing "chicken stuff". But I have to admit...when it gets in the high 90's they enjoy their swamp cooler.
That's why the heat doesn't slow down their eating or egg laying.
