Look up a this book. It worth the price of the book. Great info and history. You can look up a hackle farm ->
I'll be honest genetic hackle is about personal preference. Like for example- how the feather should look and act like, How long it should be in leath , the shape of the feathers ...
I haven't been on this website in a while. Am glad this thread is still kicking. I am a fly tier here in IL and love tying and fishing. Personally these are 3 main types of hackle chicken's in today's times 1. non genetic and or wild chickens witch has no food with steroids or added stuff to it...
Nice birds there. If any of you who raise birds and or have skins of your chickens that you have i would like them. If any of you know anyone who does that let me know by sending me a PM. I am always looking for nice hackle to try.