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Since I am new to this chicken raising business, could I have comments om my birds please? Most important is what do I need to improve. Thanks

I have a photo of my JG Rooster and another of my JG chicks. At 10 weeks old they are as large as my 2 yr old EEs(RIRx) So this is my start on my Heritage flock

silkieluver_07 Sounds like an interesting topic. When you are done, Let us know about your findings. I know that you cannot put the entire paper on this thread(more is the pity) but maybe a synopsis??

Ok Bob, I'll start this off. This summer I was able to acquire a Jersey Giant rooster. He is from Bobbi Porto breeding and a lovely bird. His temperment is docile(ggod thing since he is very large) and as chickens go he seem intelligent. Bobbi also shipped me started chicks that arrived here...

Quote: cgmccary-what form of Ivermectin do you use? Paste, liquid wormer for horses/cattle. And what dose? Thanks

Thanks Guys. I need to join some breed clubs and network there. You are all a great resource!! I'm hopeing to find some really nice Plymouth Rocks. I have some Jersey Giants in the incubator and under 2 broodies, They should hatch next week. I'm excited. The Plymouth Rocks should round out what...

Hatchery birds kind of helped me narrow the field so far as what breeds of foul that I liked. But since I found this site and know the difference in Quality and authenticity I now want the real thing. Just difficluty to acquire. I don't live in a breeding hotbed to say the least. Iam determined...

Quote: Urban Chaos, this has been my dilema as well. I would like some "Heritage" birds bred to the SOP for egg production but I don"t necessarily want to breed. Leave that up to people with more knowledge than I have. I'm finding it hard to acquire that stock and am not sure why. Anyone with...

Quote: Urban Chaos, this has been my dilema as well. I would like some "Heritage" birds bred to the SOP for egg production but I don"t necessarily want to breed. Leave that up to people with more knowledge than I have. I'm finding it hard to acquire that stock and am not sure why. Anyone with...

Quote: OK centrarchid, I understand tracking matrilineages. How many generations per year? How many roosters involved? What happens to 3 original hens per generation? Do they get integrated into layer flock? What criteria do you use for choosing hens, roosters? SOP? What breed of chicken are...

Quote: Are you guys all trying to misspell my name? For roosters trying keep them apart under low stress conditions in part to keep them in top feather condition. Also helps spread grazing load more uniformly across pasture. For hens known parentage on dam / hen side needed since each...

Cedntrar, I'm pretty sure that this is a stupid question but why are you tethering roosters(hens?). Looks like a pretty efficient setup but what will it gain you? I'm behind the curve but trying to catch up. Thanks

buffalogal, more good info thanks

Good point Walt. Will start getting some experience checking relative pelvis width.

Thanks WallTenters. Just the info that I was looking for. I'll be busy reading that soon.

Arielle, thanks for asking the question. I've been wanting to know how to do this. Fowlman01 would 4 fingers be usual for standard birds?

Thanks for your answer. I need to get an education but didn't know where to start. Appreciate it.

Ok here is a question from a rank novice. I know nothing about showing birds and believe that the show ring in general has done much to ruin perfectly good breeds. Animals are bred for beauty and not the purpose for which they were intended. That being said, in poultry does correct conformation...