Posts by mikarod

Yes, was going to say that looked like a UK version.So neat to see them! I agree, if it sounds like a male...it probably is.  But, you didn't say how old they were.  Do you happen to know their hatch date?

moduck,by breeding crossbreeds, we have the ability of taking traits from two different types of birds and hopefully increasing the vigor of the offspring who will present those traits we bred for.For instance, I'm wanting to use the...

Height and weight I suppose.  Probably height and width would be best.  I'm trying to find the biggest silkies I can!

I will be undergoing this same thing. I will be AIing bantam silkies to standard hens.  If you're only wanting to do natural breedings, then I think the bantam cochins and bantam silkies would be the best bet.  You wouldn't...

Superior Farms in Oklahoma has black and mottled Javas.  They are selling hatching eggs in Spring of 2009. (These eggs will be from good quality birds, I've seen them myself and took photos.  Here's the link to my photobucket...

Yellow legs ain't orps! Look like production white rocks to me Joanne!

ARG!!!! You are too far away from me!How big are these roosters???

Missing the spot on the head would make it less likely on being a dominique! lol!

Could you post photos of yours? We could attempt to help you figure out what's going on in your hatch.Don't know the age on these...but maybe this photo will help?

If hatcheries did everything perfectly...there'd be no need for a customer service hotline! lol!I'm betting another variety is in there...but...who knows until they feather out a bit? Hopefully they'll wind up all being the same variety,...