The Svart Hona (Swedish Black Hen) Thread!

[Purpletie3]

I meant comb- multitasking with the kids demanding my attention and a puppy barking in my face! My birds are directly from GFF and Ewe and another breeder on here that bred from them both- I will post a pic

I know it's hard to see...but, starting towards the top is the change.

 

[Ron Skekel]

I know it's hard to see...but, starting towards the top is the change.

comb I agree. Crest I was like something is wrong. Did your line come from Louisiana? If so I know who your talking about. I see you have clear toe nails. When I've had a few they usually have turned black by that age. I'm guessing they are 3 weeks old. Pam

 

[Purpletie3]

Colb I agree. Crest I was like something is wrong. Did your lying come from Louisiana? If so I know who your talking about. I see you have clear toe nails. When I've had a few they usually have turned black by that age. I'm guessing they are 3 weeks old.
Pam

That little guy will be three weeks on Easter. His toes are dark he has a few clear nails. They will darken. I have about 17 birds I hatched in the last from this combination and the majority are beautiful. I am definitely getting what I want from my Hona's. ( I was trying to get rid of any pink toes, that white sprig on the wing, any mulberry combs, flop combs etc...) But, I did buy a breeding pair from Ewe Crazy that are the most beautiful birds I have ever seen and they are a bit different than the amazing birds I have from Greenfire and my even other breeder. So, I am very confident about this bird line going forward. I also have four perfect roosters from each of these sources and females also. I have invested so much in this breed with time and funds I hope others are as interested in the Hona too.

I have been pulling my Ewe Crazy hen out of the nesting box for a solid month now...Any of you have a broody hona?

 

[Ron Skekel]

That little guy will be three weeks on Easter.  His toes are dark he has a few clear nails. They will darken. I have about 17 birds I hatched in the last from this combination and the majority are beautiful. I am definitely getting what I want from my Hona's. ( I was trying to get rid of any pink toes, that white sprig on the wing, any mulberry combs, flop combs etc...) But, I did buy a breeding pair from Ewe Crazy that are the most beautiful birds I have ever seen and they are a bit different than the amazing birds I have from Greenfire and my even other breeder.  So, I am very confident about this bird line going forward.   I also have four perfect roosters from each of these sources and females also. I have invested so much in this breed with time and funds I hope others are as interested in the Hona too. 

I have been pulling my Ewe Crazy hen out of the nesting box for a solid month now...Any of you have a broody hona?

I'm doing the same its rained here like crazy so Eggs were left for two days. Sure enough broody. I'm going to let her hatch them. Pam

 

[boykin2010]

That little guy will be three weeks on Easter. His toes are dark he has a few clear nails. They will darken. I have about 17 birds I hatched in the last from this combination and the majority are beautiful. I am definitely getting what I want from my Hona's. ( I was trying to get rid of any pink toes, that white sprig on the wing, any mulberry combs, flop combs etc...) But, I did buy a breeding pair from Ewe Crazy that are the most beautiful birds I have ever seen and they are a bit different than the amazing birds I have from Greenfire and my even other breeder. So, I am very confident about this bird line going forward. I also have four perfect roosters from each of these sources and females also. I have invested so much in this breed with time and funds I hope others are as interested in the Hona too.

I have been pulling my Ewe Crazy hen out of the nesting box for a solid month now...Any of you have a broody hona?

My hens typically go broody about once per year on average. From what I understand, this is average for Svart Hona. They are good setters and mothers

 

[Purpletie3]

My hens typically go broody about once per year on average. From what I understand, this is average for Svart Hona. They are good setters and mothers

I am ready to get hatching but she needs to lay me some eggs! LOL Any tricks for breaking this breed? She's so mad at me for taking her out of the box every day.

 

[chicklover 1998]

you can put her in a cage up off the floor that way air can circulate under and around her, usually takes no more than three days

 

[KYTinpusher]

My hens typically go broody about once per year on average. From what I understand, this is average for Svart Hona. They are good setters and mothers

Could you tell my hens that they are only supposed to go broody once a year, please? If once a year is average, then a couple of my girls should be good for about the next 5 years!

 

[boykin2010]

Well if you don't let them sit and actually hatch, there is a higher chance they will become broody again in the near future

 

[Purpletie3]

Well if you don't let them sit and actually hatch, there is a higher chance they will become broody again in the near future

Awe nuts. I just moved them into a new coop. So, they are upset right now. They were on a laying strike anyways and I needed to get them down to my new house. Can I stick an egg under her about to hatch and would that do the trick?