Posts by Bo Garrett

Quote: Originally Posted by fatcat512  Can RIR be shown Yes, but the quality of the bird will dictate its ability to win its class.  Production type Rhode Island Reds from a hatchery will not be able to complete...

I think you are referring to exotic newcastle disease (END), the newcastle disease I am referring to is not the exotic variety and is prevalent in all 50 states and is commonly vaccinated for by commercial industry along with...

If they have their heads bent backwards onto their backs when they die it is more than likely newcastle disease and will probably take your entire flock unless you get them vaccinated quickly.  The best way to brood baby turkeys...

Quote: Originally Posted by BGMatt  Bo, How many generations do you think it'd take to get the white face back? I don't have either breed right now, but I remember back when I did have Minocras (and have heard from...

Quote: Originally Posted by redandalusian  I do not yet have blue Spanish but am thinking of creating them by breeding to a blue Andalusian which should also increase their size even though Spanish are supposed to be...

Quote: Originally Posted by JadeRahl  Is there any way to know if my chicks will end up being hens with rounded tails? If you know the parents and they were nice and round then chances are the chicks you have will be...

My daughter has been diagnosed with Celiac since July 2009 and she is severely sensitive, it is a major change in lifestyle going to the G-free diet!  Looking at your feed ration I see two issues, buckwheat and oats, both of which...

You will need to trim both cock and hen to get fertility, trim the feathers below the vent on the cock bird and the feathers above the vent on the hen.   Bo

Quote: Originally Posted by blondie34  haha thank you :) I love these little balls of fluff. My neighbors have a Splash Cochin roo and hens and their roo has darker feathering like my "little guy" so that is what got...

Quote: Originally Posted by blondie34  Hello all! I an new to raising LF Cochins and I have a few Splash Cochin chicks that are five weeks old.. Can anyone give me advice on Cochin sexing? I think I have a pretty...