Chilifur
Rest in Peace 1966-2013
Have several Pumpkin Hulsey babies that are nearly a month old now. in with a few other breeds, they really stand out with their intelligence, curiosity, and ability to fly. I'm keeping a photographic record of their development here: https://picasaweb.google.com/chilifur/PumpkinHulseys#
Haven't seen much here about them aside from someone asking about color genetics (interesting!) and ads for sale. I intend to keep about half of the babies because I want some protective birds in with my flock, but not birds that will try to take down anything and everything.
So far, I am completely amazed by these little guys. In a 3 foot tall pen, these are the only ones that even fly up to the edge. Once there, it depends on why they flew up to determine whether they stay there, fly back down, or come visit! So far, we've had them fly a good 6 feet to any one of us sitting on a couch, rocking chair, etc. They were real quick to figure out what "people eating num-nums" looked like. Now it's nearly impossible to eat in the living room without having a bird appear on the side of a bowl or plate. My 17 year old son has gotten very good at catching them (changing their landing from dishes to his arm or hand).
One in particular, who i believe is a pullet, has become my little cuddle-buddy. Although several will fly up to roost on my arm, she comes up to hand out and will go right to sleep.
Two of my Marans will do the same thing if I pick them up first; they are a very mellow and laid-back breed from what I can tell. The PH's aren't mellow at all - they are curious, adventuresome, and figure things out quickly. They are so much fun!
I'd love to hear from others about their personalities and behavior; I have never had gamefowl so perhaps much of this is just inherent in all the breeds?
Haven't seen much here about them aside from someone asking about color genetics (interesting!) and ads for sale. I intend to keep about half of the babies because I want some protective birds in with my flock, but not birds that will try to take down anything and everything.
So far, I am completely amazed by these little guys. In a 3 foot tall pen, these are the only ones that even fly up to the edge. Once there, it depends on why they flew up to determine whether they stay there, fly back down, or come visit! So far, we've had them fly a good 6 feet to any one of us sitting on a couch, rocking chair, etc. They were real quick to figure out what "people eating num-nums" looked like. Now it's nearly impossible to eat in the living room without having a bird appear on the side of a bowl or plate. My 17 year old son has gotten very good at catching them (changing their landing from dishes to his arm or hand).
One in particular, who i believe is a pullet, has become my little cuddle-buddy. Although several will fly up to roost on my arm, she comes up to hand out and will go right to sleep.
Two of my Marans will do the same thing if I pick them up first; they are a very mellow and laid-back breed from what I can tell. The PH's aren't mellow at all - they are curious, adventuresome, and figure things out quickly. They are so much fun!
I'd love to hear from others about their personalities and behavior; I have never had gamefowl so perhaps much of this is just inherent in all the breeds?
