4 Month Update - ISA Brown Chickens

We take a look at one of the newest breeds to our flock, the ISA Brown. Great demeanor and incredible laying ability. This might be a breed that is a permanent part of our Farm!
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[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Do you have ISA Browns? If you're looking for incredible layers, this might be a great option for you!

[@AnglesideFarm]

We had some about 10 years ago, I thought they were great layers and good tempered. Nice flock Rich!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They really have worked out great. I guess they stop laying at two years, so I need to have the bullpen ready for relief duty in a couple years!! Have a great week Steve!

[@DaChicken92]

I have a couple and they are the some of the sweetest chickens I have

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They are sweet. We've got another 20 on orders!

[@learning2growmyown]

Awesome chickens

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They sure are beautiful hens and incredible layers! Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers!

[@CultureTV]

Good to see well stay best connecting my friend

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers!

[@Pennies_on_the_dollar]

I have said it before, I had no idea so many different breeds existed until starting to follow your channel!! I think if the day ever comes for chickens at the farm, I will have vast knowledge of each one!! Thank you Mr Rich for all the great info and details, they seem to be doing really well!! You are tamping up for a great production line up daily😉😉 Thank you sir for bringing us along!! Have a great day my friend!! Cheers Mr Rich, hi to the Mrs for me!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍😁😁😁

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

If the time comes for chickens on your farm, I'm taking a road trip and we're going to get you all set up (with the Supervision of your donkey!!). Have a great week and a fun trip! Cheers!

[@Pennies_on_the_dollar]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm 🤣🤣🤣😁😁😁😁👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🐤🐤

[@calihomesteadingwithpoohbe8904]

I haven't made a video yet with my new girls I got because of you. I love them they are about a month or so . Watching your video made me so happy. They are so cute.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I'll be watching for a video with your new girls. What breed did you get because of me? I'm nervous now! I hope I pointed you in the right direction!! Cheers Poorbear!

[@JimThao-u8z]

Just subscribed after watching several of your vids on your chickens. Love the content of your vids. Keep up the good work and keep them coming. Now I want to get my own chickens lol. Hello from Cali. I have family in St. Paul, MN.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Glad you joined us! We appreciate the support! If you head out this way, let us know. Maybe we can meet at the Farm!! Cheers!

[@inu1ful]

I love ISA Browns:)

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We just put out a full Breed Overview on the ISA Browns, if you want to check that out. They are wonderful hens!

[@jontran4119]

Hello, I love the ISA brown breed. There’s nothing I can say bad about them. Actually, I just got 4 more pullets yesterday. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I'm glad you got more ISA Browns. Check out our new video that will be released in about an hour. You'll see our new chickens for 2023! Thanks for watching Jon!

[@jontran4119]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm I will, thanks.

[@MorrisPatchofHeavenhomestead]

I too love the Isa brown Rich, they kind of remind me of the cinnamon queen both great layers. Absolutely beautiful. Blessings

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I know nothing about the Cinnamon Queen, but I'll look into them. There are so many breeds and we've only had about ten breeds on the Farm. Slowly I'll learn about more of them! Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers!

[@ASDiyCrafts]

*Beautiful and healthy chicken frd. Beautiful farm. BIG LK DEAR FRD 👍❤️💕☕🙏*

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Thank you (again) for watching and commenting! We really appreciate your support!!! Have a great week!

[@londoncity1]

The ISA browns are a good-looking breed, if I couldn't get my Australorps I would have got some ISA`s.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

You're the second person who has said that. I'll have to look into Australorps. Cheers!

[@gardeningmadeeasywiththeol3945]

A good looking breed of chicken ! Good away win last night! Best Wishes.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

These are beautiful ladies and they lay well. The win was a bonus on a great day! Have a great week Paul & Nadj!

[@CamilleTylerbrand]

Nice bird

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They are beautiful birds and great layers. Thanks for watching Camille! Cheers!

[@CamilleTylerbrand]

Will add them to my flock. Thanks so much for sharing 🐓🐓

[@MagandaGensan]

Wow wow thanks for sharing my frnd. Farming is more fun. From Philippines🤝👍🇵🇭 thanks. Keep safe

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Farming is sure more fun with chickens! Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers from Minnesota to the Philippines!

[@sarac2575]

Super like ....What a gang 😍.Thanks for sharing .

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They are a beautiful gang! Thanks for watching and commenting! Have a great week, Sara! Cheers!

[@graceandfire]

Thank you for doing this update. I wondered about their personalities. At some point, we’re going to expand the flock. We have Black Australorps in our mix. While they are super friendly with humans, they can have moments where they’re super mean to their flock mates. They get to stay cause of the human factor, but I’ve decided to go ONLY with docile breeds. I want my hens to get along and I want my grandbaby to be able to hold one someday. So thank you for this information. On a personal note, I really like my Green Queens. They wouldn’t be ideal for someone who is selling eggs because of the production. However, they are my friendliest breed.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We are looking for production, good temperament with their flock mates and production. I want my Grandson to not be in danger with the flock! This breed checks off all the boxes. We now got a few breeds that are great layers AND have great personalities. I'll have to do a video on that! I may need to do a video on breeds I wouldn't recommend too! Thanks for a few idea, Glenda! Have a great week!

[@graceandfire]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm I hear that. I’m with you on the grand babies. I love learning about the different breeds. We have a White Rock hen (just one). She is docile and always laying her egg. I’d say she’s as productive as the Black Australorps, maybe better. I’d consider her breed if I sold eggs. I don’t. It’s just hubby and me. We give our extra eggs to friends and family in need. So I don’t need heavy production. I am also not allowed to “sell eggs”. I don’t have a permit because my hens don’t live on my property. So our’s are just for us.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@graceandfire We will have to compare notes. I know nothing about Australorps. We've had a bunch of breeds, but I still feel I know little about chickens (as a whole). So many breeds, so much to learn! Cheers Glenda!

[@graceandfire]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm would love to compare. I’m only into this by a little over 2 years. So would love to learn more about the different breeds.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@graceandfire Late winter we can compare notes and then everyone can make some great decisions on their next batch of chicks! Have a great weekend Glenda!

[@BroqueCowgirlHomestead]

I've not ever had any ISA Browns to my knowledge. May have to get a few. The reason I say "to my knowledge" is because on several occasions over the years I've been given chickens here and there. But I don't think any were as light as those. So most likely were Rhode Island Reds.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

These are night & day from the RIR's. The ISA Browns are so easy going and docile. Great layers so we love them! If you're looking at new chickens, I'd recommend these. Have a great week, Gwen!

[@EpicEarthFound]

We use to Rhode Island Reds. Loved them. We can't have chickens where we live now. I am hoping to have them again in retirement.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I hope you can retire soon and enjoy the hens! We just love them and love how they take away our stress! Take care!

[@EpicEarthFound]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm totally agree

[@juanisgarden5356]

Good to know! Don't have any chickens yet! Love how you refer to your chickens as "The Girls " so sweet!!!❤

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We're not sure who said it first, but we've always referred to our hens as the Girls. It fits so well for us! Thanks for watching Juani! Cheers from all of us (Rich, Holly & the Girls!!).

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Beautiful chickens!!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They are gorgeous! Thanks for stopping by LeAnne! Cheers!

[@BARBSCOUNTRYHOME999]

We have two ISA Browns and they a wonderful layers! 🥚

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They are such good girls! The egg production is incredible! Cheers Barb!

[@MinuteontheMountain]

beautiful birds, got a little behind but catching up on your vids.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I am so behind on videos. Fell behind during harvest and food preparation time. I'll get caught up soon! Cheers!

[@MayfieldRanch]

Great info! We still need to build a chicken feeder like you have. I think we will do that this winter.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

It's so simple and you'll be done in an hour! Keep us posted how it goes.

[@YogiHollowFarm]

ISA browns are awesome! Tried to order a few with our order but never received them. May order them next year if we don’t hatch our own. I’m with you good layers are the ones to have. Similar looking to the golden comets. Have a great day!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We have one Golden Comet, and she is a sweetheart too. I'd like to get more of that breed too. Thanks for stopping by Lisa!!

[@Gunsmokefarmstead]

Good knowledge to have! We’re looking at what breeds to add to our flock in the spring. (Biggest concerns are eggs and kiddos.) Enjoy the warmer weather coming up!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We've got some real great ideas on breeds for kids (along with great layers). We'll talk before spring. Thanks for stopping by!

[@jamiescountryliving]

They sure are beautiful 😍

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They sure are!! Thanks for watching Jamie!

[@BloosSelfReliance]

They are really pretty :)

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Each one has a unique look. Really a beautiful group of good layers. Cheers Bloo!

[@karenpotts689]

Hi Rich, we call these warrens in the uk. And are used in hen battery farms just for their eggs.I've had them and they are docile.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I could see how these would do good on an industrial farm. Ours lay better eggs since we free range them! I bet yours did too. Thanks for watching Karen! Cheers!

[@DailyRollcall]

Some of my red star have that white feathering around the next and white booties one is smaller and darker than the others, think isa brown, golden comet, cinnamon queen, are sort of the same, Red/white Rooster/Hen think though different birds guess that would make them look alike

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Sorry I missed this comment. I think all the breeds share some common parents. Not sure the exact mix. Some (ISA Brown) are a proprietary mix. This breed was developed in France in the 70's. All I know is that this breed really lays a lot of eggs! Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers!

[@scandimama]

Good info! Guessing they are very cold hardy too?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They have thick feathers and a fluffy, downy bum. I'm assuming they will be perfect for a cold Minnesota winter. I usually give my girls a full year and then film a Breed Overview. I'll have four more breeds to review in the spring. So far, so good, for all four new breeds. Take care Betsy!

[@LifewithBlindaandChuck]

They are pretty birds. Are the eggs large?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

They lay mostly Large eggs but there is an occasional XL. Gorgeous girls with great attitudes!! Cheers Chuck & Blinda!

[@frank6640]

Ordered a few. Have you any health issues with them??? Been researching more and found that they are more likely to get health issues than other breeds. But I guess in time I'll find out first hand, but curious so maybe I'd have a heads up for things I need to prepare for. Thank you in advance...

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I hope I don't jinx us. So far we've lost one and that was to a bad driver on our little county road. Other than that, they have been perfect hens. They lay almost every day, they lay early in the day and the eggs are consistently in the Large or X-Large size. They are well behaved and very friendly. We're looking to get more in the spring, along with some more Barred Plymouth Rocks. Keep us posted on how your ISA's work out. Cheers!

[@frank6640]

Nice Very Nice... I shall send some info back when mine are of laying age. Getting delivered March, hoping for eggs by July. And hopefully nothing to bad happens as far as chicken health and ect. Got a fence up so mine don't try crossing the road anymore, there's more than a few bad drivers around 😂... Good luck to you and thank you...

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@frank6640 I look forward to hearing from you. I hate having bad drivers around. You can take care of everything and then some knucklehead runs them over. Take care Frank and good luck with the hens. They are fun!

[@jase_drifter]

The ISA browns are a good-looking breed, if I couldn't get my Australorps I would have got some ISA`s.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

These girls are laying machines! If you can't find Australorps, grab some of these. You won't be disappointed. Cheers Jase!