PeckyBeak Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I have a 13 week old Friesian that I want to get a friend for as I have had to separate her from my other 13 week old chicks as they are much larger and are bullying her. The other chicks are Barnevelders, an Orpington and 2 bantam Leghorns, she is dwarfed even by the bantam Leghorns. Can anyone tell me what the average fully grown weight of a Friesain is and that will give me some idea of what to put with her. I even wondered about a bantam of some sort, if there is one that will grow to a similar size as her eventually. Also, does anyone know where I might get a Poland or a Houdan from around the N.Beds, E. Northants W. Cambs area. Going on a trip to that area at week-end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 They are a light breed, I'm not sure on size but no more than a couple of kilos I'd say The Birdhaus in Brackley do Polands but thats a bit outside your search area Northampton Poultry Club is having its autumn show on Sunday, they have sale pens too and there are normally quite a few bantams there I do have to say though that few places will sell a single bird so you may struggle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Hi I have just checked the breed standard (bedtime reading) and : Large fowl female : 1.2 - 1.4 kg Bantam female : 450 - 550 kg Hope that helps Large fowl Poland : 2.25kg Bantam Poland : 680g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Large fowl female : 1.2 - 1.4 kgBantam female : 450 - 550 kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckyBeak Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Thanks Redwing, have looked at their site and looks like they have a good choice of Polands, but then looked at the map, and it's too far to fit in with the tight time schedule we have. Won't be able to get to the show either. But who said anything about choosing just one Anyone know anywhere else we could try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Large fowl female : 1.2 - 1.4 kgBantam female : 450 - 550 kg meant grams Friesian cow maybe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckyBeak Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Oh well, it is Friday! Thanks Falkor, Knowing the end weight helps a lot, she is a tiny girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 :lol: Sorry. Can't help with finding a hen though.... Have you checked the Omlet marketplace or contacted the breed society? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Oh well, it is Friday! Thanks Falkor, Knowing the end weight helps a lot, she is a tiny girl. You could try Thornes Poultry Centre or Two Pot Bantams. Both have websites if you google. Worth calling before you go as both tend to have limited number of pure breeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckyBeak Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Thanks lwescott and Falkor, I am off to 'google' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I have the standard book to hand if you need more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
