Virginia

[BirdsNRabbits]

Where did you two origanally get your Svart Hona? That would help if people knew so they dont give you birds from the same lines. Have you tried Greenfire Farms? They're located in Florida. Pretty good lines.

 

[pipAchick]

Never seen this breed in va&never heard of a supposed egg hatching in va. I know a lot of Va chicken hatchers&raisers. Lots been gettin taken lately with buying hatching eggs that never amount to a pip.just hate watching people throw $ away. Good luck,your gonna need it.

 

[pipAchick]

I have golden laken velder eggs for hatching.(small white shells) very pretty birds. Hearty&have laided every day since beginning. If anyone wants to come get them. I don't ship eggs (i know they are fertile& won't risk it). You can sit around for the next 3weeks hoping OR pipAchick for real. When crossed these proven roo's have very pretty offspring. I don't recommend them around begginers you need real experience&your witts if your gonna raise these guys in your flock. Family of foxes&wolf hybrids have not even gotten NEXT to the pen because these guys let the whole county know there's a predator!(they like to work in pairs) Outstanding breed! Recomended more for chicken observers then the cuddling types. I do not sell to cock fighters(idiots), they will take your face off before you even get them into a ring.
They are very aggressive to snakes.

 

[pipAchick]

Standard 2year old Golden Lakenvelder Roosters&Hens (this is an actual breeding pen kids) I have no secrets. Learn from the honest&dedicated.

 

[pipAchick]

the chicks legs will turn slate around 6weeks IF you have REAL GLL'S.

 

[Kindercare]

Where did you two origanally get your Svart Hona? That would help if people knew so they dont give you birds from the same lines. Have you tried Greenfire Farms? They're located in Florida. Pretty good lines.

Got mine from Orchard Hill Poultry in GA, which apparently has both GFF and Ewe Crazy stock. I hatched from eggs. So far they look great, but thought 3 more from someone local would be a good start for breeding. Here are all the Svart Hona breeders I know about, none in VA/WV:

Ewe Crazy Farms (GA) http://www.ewecrazyfarms.com/ - Sells on rarebreedauctions.com
Greenfire(FL) https://greenfirefarms.com/ - Sells on website and rarebreedauctions.com
BJs (MI) - http://www.bjspoultry.com/svart-hona.html - Sells on website
Cedar Crest Farm (OH) http://www.cedarcrestfarmandfeed.com - Sells on website and rarebreedauctions.com
Orchard Hill Poultry (GA) http://www.orchardhillpoultry.com/
Black Diamond Farm (?) http://www.black-diamond-farm.com/ourbirds.htm
Watters Ridge (TX) - http://www.wattersridge.com/svart-hona.html - sells on rarebreedauctions.com

I heard there might be someone in MD, but have yet to find them...

 

[pipAchick]

Whoa the breed learning center is so cool...anyone have hamburg's(hope im spelling it right) in or near Va? Leaning more towards the silver because i can safely coop them with overhead protection.

 

[pipAchick]

Got mine from Orchard Hill Poultry in GA, which apparently has both GFF and Ewe Crazy stock. I hatched from eggs. So far they look great, but thought 3 more from someone local would be a good start for breeding. Here are all the Svart Hona breeders I know about, none in VA/WV:

Ewe Crazy Farms (GA) http://www.ewecrazyfarms.com/ - Sells on rarebreedauctions.com
Greenfire(FL) https://greenfirefarms.com/ - Sells on website and rarebreedauctions.com
BJs (MI) - http://www.bjspoultry.com/svart-hona.html - Sells on website
Cedar Crest Farm (OH) http://www.cedarcrestfarmandfeed.com - Sells on website and rarebreedauctions.com
Orchard Hill Poultry (GA) http://www.orchardhillpoultry.com/
Black Diamond Farm (?) http://www.black-diamond-farm.com/ourbirds.htm
Watters Ridge (TX) - http://www.wattersridge.com/svart-hona.html - sells on rarebreedauctions.com

I heard there might be someone in MD, but have yet to find them...

Have a friend here in VA thats been trying to hatch these all spring. Heart goes out to her because shes a very responsible chicken parent and still no luck. Even with the coolest equipment. Even if eggs come they just arent taking well. She has spent a great deal and still no chicks. Hope you find some that do well.

 

[MistyMountain]

Whoa the breed learning center is so cool...anyone have hamburg's(hope im spelling it right) in or near Va? Leaning more towards the silver because i can safely coop them with overhead protection.

I had 3 hens and will never get them again. They were hawk targets, so the overhead protection is a must. They would also go off on their own, often deep into the woods, making a racket the whole time. All three eventually were hawk food.

 

[pipAchick]

I had 3 hens and will never get them again. They were hawk targets, so the overhead protection is a must. They would also go off on their own, often deep into the woods, making a racket the whole time. All three eventually were hawk food.

Oh man thats crummy. Sorry MM. I am blessed with very vigilant dogs so if something enters our yard they are pretty vocal&protective. Labs are super cool like that(if they arent the fat&lazy-spoiled sorts lol,nothing against any lab just some owners are too generous with the food bowl&scraps. Akc referrance). I had a friend in the county over whos little girl was SO brave, a hawk actually swooped down to snatch a chick up&she interviened! I was so amazed at this tiny little kid taking a hawk on!

pretty crazy. What breed have you had good experience with?