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For what it's worth, my Spitz have the silver dominant gene, are out in the sun all summer, eat corn, and never show any sign of brassiness.

My name doesn't have any cachet (yet). No one has ever advertized their birds as coming from my line. I mostly sell my extras to people who want pretty birds that lay eggs.

This what the crest should look like; upright and taller in the front. The Spitzhauben crest tilts forward a bit. One of the reasons I decided on Spitzhaubens and Brabanters is that their crests do not impeded their vision.

When may I expect that to kick in? I had enough trouble limiting myself to two breeds. I love my polka dot birds. The solid colors don't interest me at all. Some day, when they become more available and affordable, I want chamois (white spangled gold).

Some of us just want the colors they have in the EU but not here.

I am thinking I might try my hand with Wheaten Marans, although I realize this is not an American breed, if I can get my hands on any of them. Why is that an issue? I live in the maritime northwest. My climate doesn't resemble the climate in the rest of the USA. It more closely resembles the...

Please don't laugh, but my background is in horticulture. I know that if I only save seed from plants that have the characteristics I want every year, and rogue out (cull) all other plants that don't have those characteristics, I will, given enough time, have a seed strain that will consistently...

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I'm seeing people write heritage and heartage. Is there a difference or just an alternate spelling?

I've discovered that already. Quote: Careful, they can be habit forming..........

I only got into chickens last spring when my son fell in love with some fuzzy chicks. Quote: I could tell you that, but I don't think you would believe me. Color should be the last thing to consider when breeding chickens. If the bird does not have the proper body, it does not matter how...

All right. I'm convinced, but one small, last quibble. I read about poor lacing or speckling. You're not going to tell me those things effect function. Quote: The wing carriage has a lot to do with the viability of a bird..particularly in male chickens. Pinched tails, wry tails are the...

I'd never have been able to keep chickens back when my basset could still see. Quote: I posted the pic to show the tail. My printing company printed that booklet. Do you have a copy? I have turned this place upside down looking for one. While we put his notes in order I had a lot of time to...

If form follows function, then breeding for function would automatically give me birds that conform to the standard? I've heard remarks on the way tails and wings are held. How do they follow function? I'm not trying to be pissy here. I honestly want to know.

Quote: If you were to breed to the American Standard Of Perfection, you will have a viable chicken that will excel in it's original purpose. The standards are in place to insure taht the various breeds stay true to their original purpose. This is not like German Shepard dogs. Judges look for...

Orlops would be one example of a bird that is no longer raised for any real purpose except ornamental. Others would be Polish, Silkies, etc. They all originated with birds that functioned for their owners. Should something wipe out battery chickens, are we going to want topknots or eggs?