The Poultry Keeper

Carol · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 28 Location: Staffordshire

Just wanted to share my excitement with everyone. Its day 20 and there's lots of cheeping coming from the incubator. I can see that 2 have definatley pipped. The previous lot in the incubator all died in their shells, which was really upsetting. I think it was due to humidity so I have run dry until Sunday, and seems like so far so good...piccies to follow when they emerge. Very Happy

Knobby · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 8:30 am Post subject:

Thats great news Carol....how many & what are they ?
Looking forward to Piccy time !
Good luck with it ! Ive got everything crossed !

Carol · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 28 Location: Staffordshire

Thanks Knobby, I have 5 French Black marans ( v v dark brown eggs), 9 large frizzles, I gold Silkie,3 black Silkies & 1 Indian Game. The last 4 are being hatched for a friend.
Another Frizzle has just pipped blob5

Carol

Knobby · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 8:47 am Post subject:

Is a Large Frizzle bigger than a bantam ? I only thought they came in size "S"
Im tempted to try with Indian Game too ?....Excuse my ignorance tho'.....can they live with "normal" chooks ? I'd be V interested in seeing a pic of the little fella !

Carol · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 28 Location: Staffordshire

Yes Frizzles come in 2 sizes. Large ones are not as common as bantam variety. I had to travel almost to Grimsby for mine (300 mile round trip). I bought 4 young ones and the eggs in the incubator. I dont know much about Indian Game, My neighbour has a trio and they seem friendly enough with people and their other chooks. They have some more eggs in their incubator & I dont suppose they will keep them all so let me know if you do want any as I am only down the road from you (Burntwood)

Knobby · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 8:59 am Post subject:

Ooooo....please dont tempt me....mind u once if seen a pic, I'll be over like a shot !

Reeves Rare Breeds · Joined: 18 Apr 2005 Posts: 8 Location: Cambridge

Don't be tempted to keep an Indian Game cockerel with any other cockerels unless they've been reared together or WWIII will break out......why do you think the travellers like to steal them for cockfighting.

They're actually quite a 'flighty' (and fighty) breed.....but taste yummy!

Smile

Knobby · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 11:54 am Post subject:

Is there a breed of chook, that is the best to eat ?

NannyP · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 1:22 pm Post subject:

mojo · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 2:24 pm Post subject: coq

knobby the best coq in the world is one you raised with pride and care.........but you know my favorite and it comes from france too.......mojo

Knobby · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 2:27 pm Post subject:

Oh No, I couldnt eat one of my own ! Which breed has got the biggest breasts ?(its the only bit I like) Very Happy

Nice Flag Mo' ! Very Happy

Carol · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 28 Location: Staffordshire

2 have hatched, 1 Frizzle and the Indian Game

Very Happy

Knobby · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 2:55 pm Post subject:

Which is cuter, the frizzle or the Indian Game ?

debcat · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 2:56 pm Post subject:

congratulations,, hope the others hatch ok
Debs

ChickenGeorge2 · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 115 Location: Northern Ireland

Good luck with the hatch Carol. There's nothing quite like it. I have just spent the last 3/4 of an hour just watching my chicks on the grass.(i'm supposed to be grooming my dog for her appearence in the Grand Opera House tonight, better go)
Regards Mandy Very Happy