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Consider the White Chantecler, a breed that is on the endangered list, yet there are a few excellent strains available in the US. Cold weather birds that nothing will compete with, fast growing for both production and meat. Excellent club that provides support and insight.

Vickie, lots of discussion on feeds, perhaps you could pass on your method of "frequent worming"? thks your opinion and experience are always of interest here

bovine "bone meal" is a common source for animal protein in game bird feeds here in WI,,,,(land of CWD controls that don't allow other mammal inputs)

http://www.menards.com/main/paint/drop-cloths-plastic-sheeting/poly-film/polar-plastics-6-mil-clear-poly-reinforced-plastic-sheeting-12-x-100-roll/p-1497091-c-8188.htm looks like they have a couple of sizes available,,,not listed for greenhouse use, most likely because of no tests for light...

I double this recommendation, I bought some in bulk on ebay, also have found the reinforced 6mil material (like Vickies tarps) in rolls at Menards. Cut to length the combo have lasted for 6yrs already here and no sign of damage.

While this might be true of some strains in some locations I have not seen this ever mentioned in my years of research and now owning these birds... just sayin'

IF indeed the White Chanteclers are from Greg Oakes they will be good quality, if they are from Greg's line (and he has imported a big percentage of the WC's in the US, then you are depending on how the birds were bred to this point) Personally I went with a known breeder anything "hatchery"...

http://chanteclerfanciersinternational.org/ these birds are hard to find, but they are available, check the breeders list, joining the club opens some doors and sources Bob Renolette ships chicks and he has some great stock out of South Dakota

continued rambling,,,, this is when I really miss Bob

1st year Bee so can't speak from experience, however that was one of the goals when the breed was created in Quebec, I do know some flock keepers are not using lights and are happy with the production here in WI and in NH, there are others I am sure. Ron they are on the list as "endangered" I...

I am always amazed whenever the discussion of "winter laying" comes up here. Light, cold weather, durability in dual purpose fowl. The White Chantecler is never mentioned, perhaps because of the very low numbers of birds/breeders. Perhaps because it is a Canadian breed? I became interested in...