The Wyandotte Thread

[Duramaxgirl]

Our internet has been down and still slower than molassess in January. I found out, we use it way to much, lolThere aren't many breeders that breed in quantity to get the desired results. It would be a complete shame if this variety went away so we are committed to raise the numbers necesary numbers to keep them going. To see and touch the Partridge in person is something to behold.Yes, we send chicks. My luck with incoming shipped eggs has always been marginal, so prefer to send lives, instant satisfaction PM me if you would like to get on the list. PeakyBeaky - Very gorgeous birds. Thanks for posting! Your website has great pictures too! Beautiful site. WyandotteTX - Ah you are the wonderful gent that is from showbirdbid? Hope I got your referrence to crossing in the LF somewhat right! It is spectacular even if an oops. The females are great color! Yes, hatch n cull. Any other words of wisdom for this variety?

Thanks I PM'd you. Sorry your net is slow! we where lucky enough to get in on Verizon's unlimited data plan a few years ago and I love it! Have you checked them out for service?
Yes I really want some partridge... I wish I didn't have to have every flavor of wyandotte but... I do. I just keep telling DH 'Just one more coop dear, just one more'

 

[DaphneNL]

How about George?

 

[Bleenie]

George is Gorgeous! I love his coloring.

Here's a few pictures of some of my chicks. The black one is one of Peaky's chicks. The rest from my flock.


Buff Laced chick




Splash chick

Buff Laced chick. poorly colored so fingers are crossed for better type.

 

[Bleenie]

And just because he was looking SO handsome this afternoon, "Rodgers Son"... yet to be named. He's Buff x Buff Laced, thet's why the lacing is showing in his tail. His coloring is about a million times better than his parents though. He's also shorter with a better tail than his papa.

 

[WyandotteTX]

Chickenhill, yes I would be the same fellow from showbird of the same name.
I bought my first two pairs of Silver Pencilled in the spring of 1994. All of my birds can trace their lineage back to those original four birds. My biggest advice is always breed for vigor. One of the biggest problems I have had thru the years would be a decrease in egg laying and a decrease in hardiness. If you have two birds and you have one that looks fantastic but isnt real thrifty and another that looks pretty good but is energetic....pick the energetic one. I got caught up for a few years of hatching out great looking birds that would not procreate. The cross to the LF was advantageous not only for the clarity of color but in the amount of vigor that was gained by my birds thru that cross. I got much more active birds with increased fertility and egg laying ability. Unfortunately I lost all of those birds except three about 4 years ago. It has been a slow and painful process to recover what was left of my original bloodline. My numbers are increasing slowly. I have one good young male that I hatched last spring and several good young pullets along with my SP hens. Altogether I will probably have that male over about 6 or 7 females. I may break that up and use my second best young cockerel upon his mothers and use the best cockerel against his sisters. I had a great improvement in the duskiness this year also. I should be obtaining a SP trio from Jerry this winter and may intermingle my birds with his bloodline to increase diversity and keep from inbreeding too much.
I have some really great pictures of some of my birds from way back when but I need to scan them one of these days. When bred correctly they are truly one of the most beautiful breeds. You will find also that there are some SP that are definetely "male" lined birds and others that are "female" lined birds. What I mean is that some pairings will give you exhibition males and some matings will give you exhibition males, also known as the practice called "Double Mating".
I am by no means an expert on SP Wyandotte bantams, I would just have the dubious distinction of having raised them for many years.
I agree with your statement about Partridge LF, please keep them going they are gorgeous. Wish someone would take on GL and Columbian LF as well. I am trying to keep the Buff's going.
John

 

[NanaKat]

I have a nice pen of Columbian LF. The originals were developed further by Carl Jarvis. Now I have several pol pullets ready to breed back to my roo. I posted pictures on page 623post 6228. Please look them over and offer comments.

I also am working on Black and Birchen, but will have to get pictures that are more current tomorrow.

 

[DaphneNL]

Anyone on the colour of George? I don't know what how you name the colour this brave man was.

 

[Chickenhill]

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I may have to check out the Verizon plan. This is like having dialup...Thanks for the tip! If you are going to have every flavor how many varieties would that be? hmm everyome help me here. 18 (9x2) recognized colors by the APA. LOL Each variety having a male and female line...plus BLR, Barred, chocolate...

 

[DMRippy]

Anyone on the colour of George? I don't know what how you name the colour this brave man was.

Maybe a splash laced red wyandotte.

 

[TNBEARCHICK]

Wow! They are gorgeous!

how do you tell splash from regular on the blrw