Poultry Talk Ontario (pto.ca)

Oh, I didn't realize they were so broody, la-chicken. None of the material I read stated they were overly broody. I guess I will have to figure out how to break broody birds quickly. I also have to figure out what I am doing for a coop. Any suggestions, let me know. I think pick-up is April 21st. Go...

Damn bird math. I ordered light brown Dutch bantams and some friends for them. I also ordered bantam RIRs and bantam EEs. I think my wife is about to choke me.... Should be a fun summer.

Thanks WWW. That is nice to hear. I haven't decided yet. Kind of need to or get off the pot... If I do get them, or any other chickens, I will let you know.

Chris.

Happy birthday, coonhound.

Happy birthday!

Unfortunately not. One of my ducks does, so I am hoping that some of the offspring will develop it. We all have to start somewhere. Here is where the genetic questions come in. If I get a male duckling that develops green under the wing and I breed him back to the "mother", will the resulting offspr...

Thanks. That's what I want to avoid. I would like pure dutch. I don't want to invest time and money into a cross. Performance states on their website that they offer pure breeds, not necessarily show quality, but purebreds. I guess I have some thinking to do.

How big were the eggs, coonhound?

Got one..! Just in time for breeding season. Fingers crossed for a better season this year. This male is a little larger. Lots of green iridescence. I will try and get some pics up soon. He is isolated right now for a while.

No one has Dutch bantams, eh..? Hmmm. I don't know if that makes me more interested because they are not as common, or if it makes me want to get something else.

Hey all. I have been debating the last couple of years about getting some bantam chickens. Up till now I have been ducks and coturnix. We have done meat chickens the last two years and will be doing them again this year. I want to branch out. I don't know why. I mean, I don't need them. Between the ...