Richard Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I have one North Holland Blue. How I got her is odd - I was getting a couple of Marans but the breeder's daughter had picked out one Maran and one North Holland - they look very similar indeed. she was going to change her, but I said that I wanted to keep her. Whatever, Daisy (the North Holland) has turned out to be a lovely bird, by far my favorite of them all. She doesn't bully but isn't a victim. She is friendly and goes about her business quietly and gently but in a businesslike manner. She's just a superb little lady. Does anybody else have North Hollands - and have they had the same experience? If I was to get some more girls, I'd definately get some of this breed going on my experience with Daisy. Daisy at about 11 weeks - a little while ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Ohhh, what a beautiful hen. I've never heard of that breed at all. I learn new things on this forum every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 She is a beauty. I've not heard of the breed either. I thought this thread was going to be a about a new cheese! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I have heard of the breed, this is what my "handy chicken book" says: "This is an attractive breed with all-over cuckoo plumage pattern, which contrasts well with its red comb, wattles and face. The body is compacet and neat, with an upright alert stance. The tail is well spread and carried at an angle of about 45 degrees. A short beak and bold orange eyes give the bird expression. The single comb is evenly serrated with between five to seven points, and the earlobes and wattles are normal sized. The light coloured legs are widley spaced and lightley featherd according to British standard. The Neverlands however are featherless." Hope this helps! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Shes a beauty Richard. She looks a little like my Speckeldy Daisy I have never heard of them either, but its a breed I will look out for in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen&Lee Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 She is lovely Richard. I think I have the same book - It also says they are good layers, ideal family bird, docile, love to forage and ideal to free-range. If confined, take care not to overfeed them because they can easily run to fat. Very nice picture of an older one in my book Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I have that book!!! Its called "Choosing and Keeping Chickens" With a plymouth rock on the cover and its by Chis Graham. Its a very good book too! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen&Lee Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Yep! Thats the book Good book too- just makes you want more chickens Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 thanks for all that - its really useful. sounds like that's a book I need to get. Daisy is certainly a very easy going hen and lovely to have around. As I said, I'd certainly get more (but the OH won't let me at the moment). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Gosh isnt she gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
