The Welsummer Thread!!!!

[soldier]

Also at the poultry swab there was a gentleman there selling Welsummer chicks. I purchased some chicks from him but as I walked away I noticed he had a box with a hatchery name on it. So I assume his stock is hatchery. I think it was Cackle but I am not sure.

Some of these birds have blended reddish brown coloring on the side of the wings. Is this a fault. The coloration of these birds is very light. Almost like when through the washer with to much bleach added. These birds are smaller in stature and bone, although slightly younger. They do not have substance. They are not laying eggs yet. I assume they will lay smaller eggs.


This photo is a comparison of color between the two lines of Welsummer pullets


Lots of bronze/red coloring on wings. Is this acceptable?

THANKS FOR LOOKING!

 

[soldier]

OK, one last photo tour of the Welsummer mix I have. I just wanted to say I am really pleased with the size of these Welsummers.
Well with exception to the last hatchery ones I posted. They are small in stature and bone, no substance.
The others size up to my other laying hens.

Attached are photos of Welsummers in comparison to Golden Comets and older Black Stars.

 

[GroundhogGreen]

The "tractor" is their moveable coop/run in one. I cannot let them freerange in town.

 

[pinkchick]

These are birds I purchased from my second source, a poultry swab. The breeder I purchased my chicks from said she purchase her original stock from a breeder in MO.

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Beautiful!!!!!!!

 

[pinkchick]

Also at the poultry swab there was a gentleman there selling Welsummer chicks. I purchased some chicks from him but as I walked away I noticed he had a box with a hatchery name on it. So I assume his stock is hatchery. I think it was Cackle but I am not sure.

Some of these birds have blended reddish brown coloring on the side of the wings. Is this a fault. The coloration of these birds is very light. Almost like when through the washer with to much bleach added. These birds are smaller in stature and bone, although slightly younger. They do not have substance. They are not laying eggs yet. I assume they will lay smaller eggs.


This photo is a comparison of color between the two lines of Welsummer pullets


Lots of bronze/red coloring on wings. Is this acceptable?

THANKS FOR LOOKING!

I would use this last female photo'd for testing out, I think she is lovely and she would be worth doing some test matings with to see how her offspring turn out.

 

[EweSheep]

Beautiful!!!!!!!

YES! They look like my Calicowood hen!

 

[EweSheep]

Soldier, I would not breed those washy Welsummers, too much work in cleaning that up.

Your last hen with bronze wing feathers, I would test mate but I dont have enough information to see if they could be passed down. She has good colors! I'd keep her.

Pay attention to hen's topline, looks too much U going on there instead of a flat back from neck to tail. And they have higher tail angle than I would like it to be. They look more like Leghorn shape so it could be when they get alllllll excited about something. A relaxed Welsummer is a pleasing sight to see.

 

[EweSheep]

They have much better body structure than your hatchery swap girls! Love their combs (small) and good points! Work on the leg colors there and you are good to go with the next generation!

I am going to post my Welsummer pullets. I again purchase them from 3 different places. First photos will be of the two chicks I purchased from Orschelins Farm Supply who is supplied by Estes Hatchery. I will post separate posts so these birds do not get mixed up. Please critique my birds. I do not mind and would like to learn. Through these critiques I will also know if the stock is good or not.

Attached photos of two chicks, now pullets purchased from Orschelins Farm Supply, supplied by Estes Hatchery. Age about 8 months old.

 

[EweSheep]

I just LOVE THAT comb on that hen in the LAST photo! Neatly all in a row and good color on her as well.

What are you feeding your birds? The awesome SHINE shows excellent picture of health!

Here are some pics of my gals in their tractor - I don't breed or show them - just enjoy them as pets and hopefully for eggs soon!

 

[Dr Bjorn Netland]

About the back line: It's supposed to be at a 60 degree angle, not 45 or 35. The neck is supposed to be rather long with a broad, long back SLIGHTLY inclined toward the back. In order to avoid a break where the tail comes up from the back, there has to be SOME tail cushion, so that the overall impression may become somewhat U shaped. IMO, the hen with the well spread, high set tail comes pretty close to the ideal. You may want to check the Dutch and British standard pictures.