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Post by boskelli1571 on Jun 14, 2018 6:21:34 GMT -5
Good morning fellow Breda addicts, Thought I would start a board just for Breda fowl so we can all keep track of who's doing what and where. Glad to see Chickendanz & Sylvester join us  I have started the Breda coop (finally) and hope to have it finished within a week or so. Then to build the compound area, so I hope to move my ladies and Chickendanzs' roo in together. The chicks are coming along nicely, about 2 months old now, starting to play at the pecking order. They will join the others when they are big enough. |
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Post by seminolewind on Jun 14, 2018 9:56:29 GMT -5
Very nice! Can you add some info on the breed itself and the personality?
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Post by boskelli1571 on Jun 14, 2018 10:39:24 GMT -5
Very nice! Can you add some info on the breed itself and the personality? Well, I can talk for a long time on the subject I will add a breed profile this evening. |
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Post by maryellen on Jun 14, 2018 15:16:53 GMT -5
Great idea Sue!!! My 3 day olds  |
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Post by boskelli1571 on Jun 14, 2018 17:36:08 GMT -5
Breda profile The Breda fowl has been around since around 1600. Although argument exists as to it's origins, the majority seem to favor Holland as it's home - the town of Breda to be exact. It is a composite breed, but no records of the cross breedings exist. It is called Kraaikops in Holland, this translates as 'crow head' and the head of the Breda does indeed resemble the head of a crow. It was once popular in the US around the time of the Civil War - at that time it was known as the Guelder fowl, or plain Gelders. It gradually died out, mainly due to competition from faster growing breeds. It is a striking and unusual bird to look at.They are tall, stately and regal in demeanor - a large gentle and calm bird. They are friendly and curious but don't like to be handled too much. The head id large with a very stout beak with large nostrils. Neither sex has a comb, perhaps a small tuft of feathers and that's it. Wattles on the hens are small or non-existent. They also have feathered legs and vulture hocks, all of which add to the overall portrait of a regal bird. The are reasonable/good layers of medium/large white eggs. This bird is a slow grower, taking a while to mature. Sexing the chicks is an art(!) although watching them sort out the pecking order can give you a pretty good idea. Colors available are: black, blue, splash,cuckoo and mottled. White is extremely rare. The Breda also comes in bantam size although I don't know of anyone with them currently. www.aviculture-europe.nl/nummers/15E02A05.pdf |
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Post by seminolewind on Jun 14, 2018 23:02:57 GMT -5
Very interesting!
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Post by maryellen on Jun 15, 2018 5:21:19 GMT -5
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Post by chickenqueen on Jun 15, 2018 8:31:50 GMT -5
They are beautiful birds!!!I usually go for larger sizes and good personalities.Sounds like my kind of chicken.And I love the nostrils..........
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Post by maryellen on Jun 15, 2018 12:00:11 GMT -5
They are very docile. Mine dont cause any issues with the other breeds
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Post by seminolewind on Jun 16, 2018 11:53:54 GMT -5
Cool! I think between the group of you you could bring well bred Bredas back on the map!
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Post by maryellen on Jun 16, 2018 15:14:55 GMT -5
The gene pool needs to get bigger for sure. I know someone in canada who has them too. He visits NYC every year, im.hoping to get some eggs from him for new blood
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Post by maryellen on Jun 16, 2018 15:15:58 GMT -5
We need new pics Sue...... taps foot waiting..........
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Post by boskelli1571 on Jun 17, 2018 11:06:59 GMT -5
We need new pics Sue...... taps foot waiting.......... So I tried to upload photo's and kept getting the message that the file was too big. They are standard shots nothing fancy - any ideas?? what I'm doing wrong? |
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Post by maryellen on Jun 17, 2018 12:38:35 GMT -5
I use tapatalk so i cant help:(
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Post by seminolewind on Jun 17, 2018 16:12:02 GMT -5
Yea, I keep having to send them to "paint" and resize them. But I think Dawg has a way of doing it on the pc without sending it anywhere. It stinks. My other two laptops are tablets. I should get the app for one.
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Post by boskelli1571 on Jun 18, 2018 4:31:06 GMT -5
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Post by maryellen on Jun 18, 2018 12:00:53 GMT -5
I dont see any red wattles yet, thats a good sign, looks like all females
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Post by boskelli1571 on Jun 18, 2018 14:18:03 GMT -5
I dont see any red wattles yet, thats a good sign, looks like all females I have I think 4 boys, not to bad. The 2 splashes are gorgeous tho' - one of them looks white, I can't see any sign of other colors as yet |
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Post by maryellen on Jun 19, 2018 18:36:43 GMT -5
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Post by boskelli1571 on Jun 20, 2018 16:35:09 GMT -5
Gonna hedge my bets - I think 50/50 - 1st ones a boy. Hope I'm wrong!
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