Quick question for you who've been raising Svart Honas... I ordered eggs from eBay and three hatched- from pip to zip was less than eight hours for all three! Once they were dried and fluffy, I transferred them to the brooder- all in great shape- eating and drinking within a half hour.
They are perfectly formed, good balance, like to be held, but... at three days old they are THE MELLOWEST chicks I've ever brooded. No running around the brooder, no chest bumping, no loud/constant cheeping.
They're pooping, eyes are clear, not pasted up, no immediate signs of failure to thrive.
Are Svart Honas just an exceptionally chill breed? Anyone with similar experience? Should I be worried?
Also all are solid 'black' with two being a little dusky and one being very dark. Is this a cockerel/pullet 'tell'?
Thanks in advance- I'm already in love with the all-black peeps so I hope they're just mellow.
They are perfectly formed, good balance, like to be held, but... at three days old they are THE MELLOWEST chicks I've ever brooded. No running around the brooder, no chest bumping, no loud/constant cheeping.
They're pooping, eyes are clear, not pasted up, no immediate signs of failure to thrive.
Are Svart Honas just an exceptionally chill breed? Anyone with similar experience? Should I be worried?
Also all are solid 'black' with two being a little dusky and one being very dark. Is this a cockerel/pullet 'tell'?
Thanks in advance- I'm already in love with the all-black peeps so I hope they're just mellow.