Millefleur Wyandotte cockerels bred from my stock by Cathy Burton. I love this collection of young cockerels, they are so bright and beautiful and have been enjoying having them running round the garden this summer – they beat growing flowers! They are for sale. Some millefleur Wyandotte Bantam pullets also for sale. Continue reading Millefleur Cockerels
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Blue Tolbunt
Tolbunt, means approximately “jazzy”. It is a combination of mottling and a pattern usually lacing as in this pullet. A lovely broad pullet with great set of tail and a good addition to breed blue into Tolbunts or Millefleur. She is for sale. Cockerels also available.
Broody Hen to the Rescue
30 Chicks and No Broody
I was really panicking because I had 30 chicks hatch and no broody Continue reading Broody Hen to the Rescue
Cardboard broody coop
Every year I make up a few cardboard broody-coops.
LINKS
Hutt, Genetics of the Fowl A great read, Available online!
Worming
Wormed all the birds today. They have to be on the wormer for a week. Also got the oregano extract an dwill give them that from next week and as have no excuse not to linseed oil all round from next week too as it is good for immune system and fertility and makes them shine more! 🙂
My new coops
I am waiting for two new breeding pens from Littleacre, they’ve got wheels!!