The Quack Shack

[rjohns39]

Good Morning! So sad what this folks went through. Sounds like they have really gotten help though which gives you faith in the American people since we mostly hear negative stuff. Have a great day everyone.

Good morning Patti, have a great day

 

[Trimurtisan]

One of the Malay chicks. Check out how big it's legs are already. These 3 are the most curious chicks I've ever seen. As soon as I open the door they are right there checking me out. The one pictured here will walk right up on my hands if I put it in front of "him."

 

[Miss Lydia]

They are so pretty. How about a pic of an adult?

 

[Trimurtisan]

They are so pretty. How about a pic of an adult?

Here's a few from the net. There last one really captures the potential size.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Wow! I have seen pics just wasn't putting it with that little chick. Are they gentle giants?

 

[Trimurtisan]

Wow! I have seen pics just wasn't putting it with that little chick. Are they gentle giants?

I sure hope so!
They are a game variety, so I'll need to be cautious, but they should do fine. If there is a cockerel, it'll either be a house bird, or rehomed. I'm hoping to just get 1-2 females to have around. I'll still need to be cautious as the females can be... difficult to mate with. I've read a couple of stories of American game females rejecting males to the point of killing/maiming the males. I don't think the Oriental game are that bad, but I'm sure they can be defensively choosy of their mates.

Now they should be great with humans. The chicks are already really easy to handle. Not scared of me, the kids, or dogs at all.

The hens are said to make great mothers. Not overly broody or great layers, but very committed once they sit. I'm not going to be breeding them, but it would be nice to use them for the occasional broody. Lol, I'd guess them to be some very safe chicks.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I love good mama hens! My game hens were awesome mamas.

 

[Muscovy Wunda]

Some cuteness for your day

 

[duluthralphie]

Some cuteness for your day

Where is this cuteness you speak of?

 

[Miss Lydia]

How precious! One you hatched?