Posts by Bo Garrett

What you will be trying to reproduce is the egg laying ability not the color, the pearl leghorns will reproduce true to breed the sex links will not.  However, when breeding them select the best layers and breed the the most...

I have been working on the LF Browns for several years but have not gotten them right yet.  They were originally standarized in 1965 along with the GL,  SL and Barred and even though there were browns owned by Alex Duffy that...

I have 11 cockerels and 10 pullets that are 6 weeks old.  Always knew the Spanish were flighty but description doesn't come near describing the insane reaction they have everytime I open the brooder door.  They fly straight...

Everyone is trimming birds, gathering eggs, marking newly hatched chicks and filling brooders with LF cochins that require constant feeding.  Spring is a busy time for working and thus, not much posting.  Wait till summer...

Thanks.

Gold Laced Wyandottes are recognized by the APA and ABA and can be shown.  I believe you asked what breeds are good for showing and how do you win a chicken show.  If your endeavor is to quickly get into showing and win...

Quote: Originally Posted by MaddiWilliams      Bo- Will you be going to the Rison, Arkansas show the beginning of March? Maddi, I am not familiar with the show in Rison and not...

Splash or any other non-standarized variety can be shown at an APA sanctioned show but the rules state they may only win up to Best of Variety awards and are not eligible for Best of Breed or Champion Asiatic.  Showing...

Quote: Originally Posted by fluffyfeathers  Know of anyone who breeds Giant Silver Laced Cochins? I'm in California and I'm having a hard time finding eggs or birds. Also I'll be at the PPBA Poultry show at the end of the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Pacachick  Are there any breeders of b/b/s large fowl cochins on the west coast or even close to Washington that sells hatching eggs? Thanks! Robert Anderson who lives in Oregon has black...