Allotment Gardening Advice Help Chat
Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: Roughlee Handled on February 10, 2009, 16:25
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OK for those of you that do not know I am having to restock due to a F problem. At the moment I am looking at a flock of 11 (I should have enough space for 14 at 4m squared per chicken.) Does anyone know the amount of eggs a Scots Greys lays and if it lays in winter?
Breed | Hen | Cock |
Scots Grey | 2 | 1 |
Silver Sussex | 2 | |
Cream Legbar | 2 | |
Marran | 2 | |
Welsummer | 2 | |
Total | 10 | 1 |
This list is by no means final.
Definitely going to have Silver Sussex and at least one Cream Legbar. WHY BECAUSE I WANT WANT WANT BLUE EGGIES (He screamed at the top of his voice stamping his feet). Not sure on the Cockerel (Breed that is). I would like traditional breeds as I want them to lay over a longer i.e. have a low output over a longer period than hybrids that lays high out put over two years and thats it productive life over..
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WHAT NO FAVEROLLES???
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good list though... :tongue2: dorkings are a lovely good egglaying breed you might want to consider.
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I keep uming and arring about Dorkings and they where on the list mmmmm.
Dorking have dark Brown eggs and I could scratch the Marran for Dorking. OK twisted my arm.
I know you love FAVEROLLES and breed them, but they dont do it for me, sorry.
Breed | Hen | Cock |
Scots Grey | 2 | 1 |
Silver Sussex | 2 | |
Cream Legbar | 2 | |
Dorking | 2 | |
Welsummer | 2 | |
Total | 10 | 1 |
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After looking for an answer for this thread http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=30634.0 I am now considering FAVEROLLES. Not that I have children. Yet. But I like the idea of the "very affectionate towards their keepers" idea. Do you know a "good" breeder of FAVEROLLES? :lol:
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But back to the question does anyone know about the Scots Grey Breed?
Eggs per year, Temperament and so on.
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Can't help on temperament personally Rough but according to this book (teach yourself keeping Poultry)I have here lay approx 200 per year, quick maturing light bird tinted eggs.
Another book(keeping chickens) says all that + fine compact bird with well defined markings, make an ideal choice for a beginner.
Katie Thear says need extensive well fenced grazing for it can be flighty
No mention in Storeys guide though :(
Sarah :)
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Dont know if this is any good :-
History
The Scots Grey is a very old breed, going way back to the 16th Century. It has been known over the years under different names which has made it difficult to trace its precise history. Leading poultry historians think that the breed is a refinement from the Scottish native fowl which was found on farms. It is now a rare breed and mainly bred for exhibition purposes.
Behaviour
The Scots Grey is known for its hardiness and its ability to thrive in any climate conditions. They are layers of large eggs; this is quite surprising for the size of the bird. The chicks grow well and mature quickly. A Scots Grey is classed as a non-sitter. It is a good all round layer of whitish eggs. It is quite a vigorous breed and an excellent forager, therefore needing plenty of space. They do prefer to roost in trees.
Varieties
The Scots Grey is a long legged, upright standing bird. It is possible that it may have both Dorking and Game blood. Its markings are very similar to that of the Barred Plymouth Rock. The only difference is that the Scots Grey is a more slender bird and the barring is not as distinct. There is only one colour and pattern in the Scots Grey and that is barred. The earlobes are red and the eyes are amber. The beak is white with black streaks. The legs are white with black mottles.
Dont think its anything new I think you know it already ::)
Catii
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After looking for an answer for this thread http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=30634.0 I am now considering FAVEROLLES. Not that I have children. Yet. But I like the idea of the "very affectionate towards their keepers" idea. Do you know a "good" breeder of FAVEROLLES? :lol:
Faverolles
ORIGIN France
COMB single
BEARD yes
CRESTED no
FEATHERED LEGS yes
TOES 5
EGGCOLOURS yellow-brown
SIZE EGG 55 gr
EGGS/YEAR 180
SIZE MALE 4000 gr
SIZE FEMALE 3250 gr CHARACTERISTICS interesting colour
RING MALE/FEMALE 24 mm /20 mm
COLOURS salmon
FLYING 1 m
TEMPERAMENT calm, confidential
BREEDING no
PRODUCTION tablebird, fancy
Scots Grey
Hen 7 - 9 lbs
Cock 9 - 11 lbs
egg colour: white
egg numbers: 180
Good year round layer of largish eggs.
Breeding No
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woohoooo Rhody is that you????? :D :D
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Eggcellent information Fanks guys. Ok Scott Grey it is. Well for tonight anyway. Now I just have to find a breeder.
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Eggcellent information Fanks guys. Ok Scott Grey it is. Well for tonight anyway. Now I just have to find a breeder.
http://www.eggsforhatching.co.uk/largefowl.html
http://www.baylham-house-farm.co.uk/Poultry.html
http://www.chalkhillpoultry.co.uk/poultry_Scots%20Grey.html
http://www.norfolkrarebreedscentre.com/chickenbreedgallery.htm
Spread out a bit take your pick. If you like I can give you a list of the breeders showing at last years National and federation.
Allan
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Re temprement - "Choosing & keeping Chickens" Chris Graham
"Proud birds, with an active nature that can sometimes make them excitable. Males tend to have a feisty attitude in the breeding season. Therefore, is not best suited to family life, particularly if there are young children present."
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Thank you everyone for you help.
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