quickcluck Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Saw this lovely breed today... They are completely Black!!! Tongues and everything..... I'd never heard of them before, but they were mesmerising to see.... Thinking I might go back for some next year... Anyone seen them before? Edited September 12, 2015 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Think I read about some totally black chickens in the news once. I think they have black meat when cooked too They have a nice green sparkle but I am quite scared of black animals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Yes they do have black meat and organs They are quite small and genteel looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I wonder what they are digging about in ? It doesn't look like straw and looks nicer than hay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hmmmm hadn't looked at that, but they look like they are enjoying it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 How would you know if they have reddened up nicely ready for laying Do they go a darker shade of black ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 I asked this!!! They said that you just see them mature if they are girls and crow if they are boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I asked this!!! They said that you just see them mature if they are girls and crow if they are boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I have seen them before (not in real life though!) - they look amazing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlina Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 goth chooks!! Want! These were in Essex? That's a long way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooksRCute Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 They're beautiful What's the name of the Supplier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 They came from Sudbury Bulmer Poultry...... they had quite a few there...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Are they expensive? They look stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Wow! They are stunning I do love black birds (they look expensive!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Lovely looking chickens They were the new 'in' chickens last year and they fetched crazy money, lots of people jumped on the bandwagon and bred lots which meant the prices came down and so did the quality. If you're interested, do a bit of research and get them from a reputable breeder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieDust Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I love the goth chicken. Crazy prices though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 I didn't find out the cost as they are breeding this year, not selling, they have 3 lovely boys. They have some chicks that are 3 weeks old, very cute... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooksRCute Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I didn't find out the cost as they are breeding this year, not selling, they have 3 lovely boys. They have some chicks that are 3 weeks old, very cute... Keep us posted PLEASE, I might be tempted in the spring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
