[Charlie1234]

21/24 from the sasso eggs mate  3 didnt last the night but were 2 days getting out so maybe exerted themselves. The 18 survivors are doing good.

Finally the stable floor was dry enough to get the I.G.Chicks moved in so heres a few pics.

[Dave C]

Nice mate 
A good range of colours there pal.
Looks a nice Blue Cockerel coming through.

Thought there was 2 Jubilee chicks, is there only 1 ?

That's the thing with IG chicks, they change so much when they loose there chick down.
But it's always interesting 

[Charlie1234]

Hi Dave
blue does look nice but I really like the jubilees, I think there is 3 or 4 but cant remember tbh

Did you say you have done the IG x Bresse ?

Them 2 Bresse chicks I have are both cock birds and growing very nicely. so Considering keeping 1 to run with a few IG Hens next season.

Decided the sheep are defo going soon as they were out in the forest earlier,so will free up another 1/2 acre for birds 

[Dave C]

Sounds good 

If you want to breed for Jubilee, a dark cockerel over Jubilee hens is best, give the best lacing and you will get 50/50 split of chicks.

I used to breed pure La Bresse but never did the cross, a guy used to come on here did it a few years back with good results I seem to remember.

[Charlie1234]

I counted the Jubilees earlier + I have 3   

Been looking at a new house for the birds once the sheep are gone,decided on this one for the IG.
https://www.smithssectionalbuildings.co.uk/Item/Poultry-Houses/Chicken-Houses/Haywood-50

I can keep the stables empty for the meat birds then 

[macgro7]

Those chicken houses are so nice! Wish I had money to buy them at the moment lol

[Dave C]

Oh very nice, just a dream for me to have houses like that.
Mine are in old converted sheds, which are starting to look a bit tired I must admit 

I have made a new Broody Coop, which is a lot better than some of the broken down wooden boxes I use 






She has 12 chicks under there

[macgro7]

Dave, you said you have marans. Which ones do you have? Black copper?
How are the crosses getting on?
My Barbezieux chicks are growing really well. They are only 10 days old but have grown as much as the boilers last year at the same age.

[Dave C]

Wow that sounds like a really good start pal 

I have Cuckoo Marans and the Sasso cockerel over them has produced some very nice white cockerels and Gold barred Pullets ( sex linked)
I took some pics on Sunday, will put them up.

[Dave C]

Here are my Sasso 2nd generation at almost 9 weeks











I have a few which are crossed with the medium growth Sasso which the cockerels were to big to keep for breeding because of bad movement.
This guy is the same but will taste great .



The Sasso x Marans cockerels showing great shape






And the Pullets, not as big but will be kept as layers / breeders



I have about 20 running around with more chicks coming through so will start culling early or I'll run out of space.
Will be having a weigh in very soon but by the feels of them, they will do me.

[snowyriver]

blue does look nice but I really like the jubilees

Hi Darren. If you find that you have a nice blue laced indian game cockerel or even a blue laced indian game pair that is surplus to your breeding requirements, please keep me in mind. Thank you.

[Charlie1234]

blue does look nice but I really like the jubilees

Hi Darren. If you find that you have a nice blue laced indian game cockerel or even a blue laced indian game pair that is surplus to your breeding requirements, please keep me in mind. Thank you.

No problem 

[Charlie1234]

Here are my Sasso 2nd generation at almost 9 weeks











I have a few which are crossed with the medium growth Sasso which the cockerels were to big to keep for breeding because of bad movement.
This guy is the same but will taste great .



The Sasso x Marans cockerels showing great shape






And the Pullets, not as big but will be kept as layers / breeders



I have about 20 running around with more chicks coming through so will start culling early or I'll run out of space.
Will be having a weigh in very soon but by the feels of them, they will do me.

Chicks look strong Dave 

will be collecting mine the weekend  If I get my shed cleared out over the next few days.

Will get some pics on when I have them.

[Charlie1234]

Sun was out earlier and a few I.G. chicks ventured out into their run.

[Dave C]

They looking good mate 

Some bonny colours as well.

I have some a week old now.
Got a broody to adopt them so difficult to take pics at the moment.