paulm 119 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Hi AllThis is the first CFW of 2012 two day out of the nest just wanted to share.CheersPaul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helen 4 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 He looks real proud of himself, very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulm 119 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Hi HelenI got three of these in the one nest,i wasn't trying to breed CFW's and they will all be hens the pairing was Normal x Normal but apparently the cock is split for CFW,which was a long shot as he was Normal x Normal bred as well but his father must also of been split for CFW and passed it on.Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helen 4 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 I have had two jump out the nest this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tam-M 13 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 nice chick paul, I'v had cfw normal and fawn out this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Paul its so nice to see photographs of 'new arrivals' your wee one looks 'fair chuffed with itself' as though its thinking 'I'm simply the best!' Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Linford 4 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 I expect my first nest to fledge next weekend, they are cfw but i don't suppose there is a hope in **** they will look like that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1e 67 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Well Paul another great looking chick i think we will have to look out in the show season if you keep producing birds like that,mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulm 119 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Hi Mark I've done ok so far this year but im going to give them a rest and go for some more later in the year.Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1e 67 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Hi PaulI have few pairs on there second round now which will be there last for a while i will rest them up for six months, There are still few pairs yet i have not used so i will be busy for couple months yet,mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Hi Mark I have few pairs on there second round now which will be there last for a while i will rest them up for six months, When you do this do you separate the male & famale or do you just remove the nest box? I didnt separate them but I removed the nest box but the hen started laying eggs again- this time on the floor of the cage. If this happens do you just remove the eggs? (I find that hard to do - that's why I've now got another full nest with 7 eggs which should hatch out around the beg. of next month.Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1e 67 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 Hi EmmyWhen they have finished rearing there chicks and the chicks are fully weaned i separate them up totally the adult hens and cocks,I do leave the young all together thou for few more weeks till they are fully coloured up,If the hen has laid any eggs on cage floor before i have separated i foster those eggs to another pair or pair of bengies,mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks Markemmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1e 67 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 Your very welcome Emmymark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 Maybe a silly question to ask but putting all the males together and same with the females does this not create an enviroment where they will fight with each other?Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1e 67 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 Hi Emmy What i have is all my cages in a row and linked together in one length, 5 cages long which is just over 7ft and i take the dividers out to make one long cage flight i probably have 20 odd cocks or hens in each flight cage,There is some squabbling that goes on but i find the culprit and removed him or she to there own singe cage,This is part off my set up,mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 Mark do these cages come in a 5cage sealed unit or do you have to build them up?Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1e 67 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 Hi Emmy These cages are made in singles by Quiko but only sold in double pack of 2 quite dear to buy but very good cage very easy to clean out and wipe down and made of plastic below is a link,My linkmark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helen 4 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 I have several of these cages and find them really good, i use them in doubles. They are easy to clean and spares are easy to get for them. I thought they were quite reasonable in price, i have paid alot more for double breeders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1e 67 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 I must apologise to Paul for going of your thread ( First CFW chick 2012 ) sorry mate i think we have got carried away,mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulm 119 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 Thats ok with me mate im not bothered.Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1e 67 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 Very understanding person you are mate mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks for the link Mark and Sorry Paul I think it was me with my questions who set your post off in a different direction Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulm 119 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 Thats ok with me Emmy.Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulm 119 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 HiHere's a young CFW hen And below one out of the flightPaul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
