Utah!

[corvidae]

We're having a major debate here on which breeds to keep. Asher's been cranking on about starting to breed Ameraucanas ("fluffy cheeks," as he calls them) and, when I pointed out we only have room for four breeds up at the land (I will NOT build yet another coop up there!), they started muttering amongst themselves. All by their lonesome, they decided that the obvious answer was one of the current breeds would have to go (we have my BLRWs, my Isbars, the Cream Legbars, and Joel's Welsummers). First they said it would have to be the BLRWs, which I practically starting shrieking denial over. That stopped that pretty quickly. Then they muttered some more amongst themselves and came up with the idea that the Cream Legbars would have to go. Oy. Really? I've spent a lot of money and effort on them! Zach was adamant, Joel didn't care as long as his Welsummers stayed, and Ash, well, let's just say Mommy has a little influence there. I'm currently in negotiations to try to convince him that the crest on the Cream Legbars is just as cute as the "fluffy cheeks" on the Ameraucanas. Not sure if I'm going to win this battle, which would be a shame, since I have probably a dozen Cream Legbar females out in the garage as well as 2 nice looking Roos and 3 hens up at the land.

 

[corvidae]

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What age are you looking for in the BLRWs? I have some I hatched from my birds that are coop-ready, but it is notoriously hard to sex BLRWs with real accuracy until they are maybe 4 months old. I think mine are about 2 months old now.

 

[sillycmoy]

We're having a major debate here on which breeds to keep. Asher's been cranking on about starting to breed Ameraucanas ("fluffy cheeks," as he calls them) and, when I pointed out we only have room for four breeds up at the land (I will NOT build yet another coop up there!), they started muttering amongst themselves. All by their lonesome, they decided that the obvious answer was one of the current breeds would have to go (we have my BLRWs, my Isbars, the Cream Legbars, and Joel's Welsummers). First they said it would have to be the BLRWs, which I practically starting shrieking denial over. That stopped that pretty quickly. Then they muttered some more amongst themselves and came up with the idea that the Cream Legbars would have to go. Oy. Really? I've spent a lot of money and effort on them! Zach was adamant, Joel didn't care as long as his Welsummers stayed, and Ash, well, let's just say Mommy has a little influence there. I'm currently in negotiations to try to convince him that the crest on the Cream Legbars is just as cute as the "fluffy cheeks" on the Ameraucanas. Not sure if I'm going to win this battle, which would be a shame, since I have probably a dozen Cream Legbar females out in the garage as well as 2 nice looking Roos and 3 hens up at the land.

That's so funny. I feel the same way. We got a mixed bunch of rescued and preschool hatched eggs not really knowing anything about chickens, now the more I know, the more I'm like, maybe I should get rid of these and get one of these. LOL Now you all have me looking in to a Legbar, and now I feel like I need one because they are so cool looking.

 

[Sphinx]

Corvidae, you HAVE to keep your BLRW. Your stock is the best in the state! Plus, I really do want a true blue pullet from you at some point, but probably not til I'm raising other chicks. The crests on the legbars are pretty cute, like bad toupees. Two of my legbar chicks sure look like they're going to have impressive crests. Can't wait to see.

 

[themadchicken]

Tonight i helped my girlfriends daughter with a graph for school. She is in second grade and they had to do a graph on something at home. Of course we graphed chickens. Breeds and numbers of birds per breed. UM.......I think i have a chicken problem.... I counted chickens. I thought no way. Went back out and counted again as i collected eggs, Lifted up a broody Silkie and had to add 1 more chicken. 31 chickens counting chicks. Went back in looked at the calender to see if i missed the date on the Silkie and noticed my other Silkie will be hatching eggs on Saturday. She is sitting on 5. On Tuesday i sold 2 4 month old pullets and the little mixed rir/silkie rooster. I was thinking as i sold them i have my problem under control. We are not doing any more chicken graphs at my house!

 

[themadchicken]

Quote: Are they blues or blacks?

 

[kimmypie]

Donna you can't get rid of your legbars! I was planning on buying some from you next spring when I'm ready to expand my flock.

 

[Grey Bird Farm]

What age are you looking for in the BLRWs? I have some I hatched from my birds that are coop-ready, but it is notoriously hard to sex BLRWs with real accuracy until they are maybe 4 months old. I think mine are about 2 months old now.

I would love to try and hope for a pullet! Can I ask what the price would be?? I'll PM you.

 

[Eveyander]

I live in Lehi. Just off the first Lehi exit if you are coming from the north =) I would love to see him!! We have taken care of our Raccoon problem =). Let me know!! =)

 

[PancakeShiners]

Feeling upset. I think I found the business of a friend, another poultry enthusiast I used to know. But I'm not sure and am afraid to contact her. Sad. I don't have contact with old friends like that.

Had our FFA awards banquet tonight. Was nice for me, had a good time!

Also got a reply tonight on Polish breeders... No one nearby. Wish I had the booklet of breeders, really want to find some Orpington breeders. Buff Brahmas would be better but I've labelled that impossible, was told the nearest breeder is in California... Yikes.