The Silver Laced Wyandotte Thread

[Sunflower3628ac]

Wow, that is old for a hen. Hope she continues to live a long life.

 

[abbevilleoz]

Wow, that is old for a hen. Hope she continues to live a long life.

Me, too. I have two more her age, they look really good and no signs of kicking the bucket anytime soon.

 

[jessr779]

That's awesome! Do they still lay eggs at all?

 

[abbevilleoz]

That's awesome! Do they still lay eggs at all?

Yes, in the peak of spring they still do okay, or at least they did last year. We're having a warm pre-winter season here now and all three look really good.

 

[chickisoup]

Hi all.
Just going to sit here and learn if you don't mind. Do to several different issues I wound up with some space in my coop up here in the frozen tozen land. After much researching (and a budget reality check on the Swedish breeds) I decided the SLW's would be a nice fit with my BA ladies and just today placed my order for a half dozen chicks. Soonest delivery for safety from freezing (I hope) was May 2nd so I have lots of time to sit and dream. I took a chance and ordered from MyPetChicken, Here's hoping I get decent birds. Not expecting SOP but they claim they are heritage not production lines so????

ETA - I just read elsewhere that these are not the friendliest birds? That they are docile and talkative but not the most "sociable" with humans (aka not likely to jump on your lap, etc.) and rather aloof. Also tend to be a bit domineering in the flock. Is this true? If so, I may have made a mistake. I wanted birds that would blend well personality wise with my BAs and something my grandchildren might be able to handle.

Your experienced input would be appreciated.

 

[forgetful]

Hi all.
Just going to sit here and learn if you don't mind. Do to several different issues I wound up with some space in my coop up here in the frozen tozen land. After much researching (and a budget reality check on the Swedish breeds) I decided the SLW's would be a nice fit with my BA ladies and just today placed my order for a half dozen chicks. Soonest delivery for safety from freezing (I hope) was May 2nd so I have lots of time to sit and dream. I took a chance and ordered from MyPetChicken, Here's hoping I get decent birds. Not expecting SOP but they claim they are heritage not production lines so????

ETA - I just read elsewhere that these are not the friendliest birds? That they are docile and talkative but not the most "sociable" with humans (aka not likely to jump on your lap, etc.) and rather aloof. Also tend to be a bit domineering in the flock. Is this true? If so, I may have made a mistake. I wanted birds that would blend well personality wise with my BAs and something my grandchildren might be able to handle.

Your experienced input would be appreciated.

Chicken bred personality statements are normally not correct. That will very drastically depending on where you got your birds from. Some hatchery birds are mean as snakes, others are the sweetest ever. I've had the meanest chicken I ever owned be a silkie hen, and the sweetest be a 12+ pound wyandotte cockerel. It depends entirely on the bird, though most breeders won't keep a mean bird to breed with. I really wish people would do away with the umbrella personality descriptions for chicken breeds, because they discourage new owners from buying certain breeds. So I would wait and see how your birds turn out.

I've never ordered from mypetchicken, but i've seen some of the quality they ship out. They most likely won't be high quality birds, but typical lower pet quality hens. Either way, just spend some time with the chicks and get them used to you. Lots of treats from your hand.

 

[Fancychooklady]

Hi all.
Just going to sit here and learn if you don't mind.  Do to several different issues I wound up with some space in my coop up here in the frozen tozen land.  After much researching (and a budget reality check on the Swedish breeds) I decided the SLW's would be a nice fit with my BA ladies and just today placed my order for a half dozen chicks.  Soonest delivery for safety from freezing (I hope) was May 2nd so I have lots of time to sit and dream.  I took a chance and ordered from MyPetChicken,  Here's hoping I get decent birds.  Not expecting SOP but they claim they are heritage not production lines so????

ETA - I just read elsewhere that these are not the friendliest birds?  That they are docile and talkative but not the most "sociable" with humans (aka not likely to jump on your lap, etc.) and rather aloof.  Also tend to be a bit domineering in the flock.  Is this true?  If so, I may have made a mistake.  I wanted birds that would blend well personality wise with my BAs and something my grandchildren might be able to handle.

Your experienced input would be appreciated.

Hi, if you handle your birds from a young age and teach your grandchildren to sit quietly on the ground with a handful of feed they will be sociable . My brooder raised chicks are always more friendly than those raised by momma hen. Good choice for cold climate, mine lay all through winter.

 

[Fancychooklady]

Me, too. I have two more her age, they look really good and no signs of kicking the bucket anytime soon.

That's the beauty of heritage breeds. They are long lived and continue laying long after many of the hybrid breeds.
I have two gold laced Wyandotte and they are 8 , still laying daily.

 

[abbevilleoz]

That's the beauty of heritage breeds. They are long lived and continue laying long after many of the hybrid breeds.
I wonder what the record is for age?
I have two gold laced Wyandotte and they are 8 , still laying daily.

 

[abbevilleoz]

I wonder what the record is for age?