We love Groninger Meeuwen, yes we do!

[Chicalina]

I've got 6 Groninger bantam eggs ready to put under one of my broody hens. So excited!

I couldn't find a breed fan club thread on here so thought I'd make one.

Please post your pictures and experiences and what you love about the breed. I know they are fairly unusual, and quite similar to other European light breeds, but I've never kept them before. Maybe they are on your wish list?

I just think they are stunning!

Some details here for the curious https://www.poultryclub.org/breeds/chickens/rare-soft-feather-light/groninger/

 

[Silviaschicks]

Don’t have a Groninger but they’re adorable! Will have to add that to my must-buy list. Excited for you!!!!

 

[orloffer]

Wow, what a beautiful breed! I had never heard of them before now. Good luck with your hatch.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Pretty! Is that a hen pictured? Got pic of a roo?

 

[Chicalina]

This is the ebay listing which shows the seller's birds (uk).

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-rare-b...-/184846229413?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

 

[Chicalina]

Out of 6 eggs, 2 made it to hatching. 1 died after pipping so I've got this single little beauty!

It's sibling at the back is a polish silkie cross.

 

[Silviaschicks]

Adorable! And is your polish being a good mother?

 

[Chicalina]

She is as brilliant a mum as my silkie, and that's about as close to chicken broody perfection there is!

Polish aren't supposed to be a broody breed, but she is a superstar and I love her.

 

[BleuSaphir]

I hope the little one grows majestic!

 

[Chicalina]

I'm devastated. The little groninger died today. Not sure how but I think it was attacked by an adult member of the flock. I let them out with mama hen for an hour and next thing I know one of the chicks was dead and it's leg was nearly pulled off.