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  1. NewBreeder

    Genetic Hackle; AKA "Fly Tying Chickens" Info for the interested.

    Hi I share the same thought about only using the bird for flytying I am working on making my own bird for meat, eggs, and feathers but this is a very slow process and you need to have the right genes, space and time The flytying birds you see available for sale are specifically bred for...
  2. NewBreeder

    Genetic Hackle; AKA "Fly Tying Chickens" Info for the interested.

    Hi Arielle your welcome I noticed you are also from Mass would interested in connecting with you I noticed you have Sweetgrass Turkeys I am from the North Central Mass and You? Ed
  3. NewBreeder

    Genetic Hackle; AKA "Fly Tying Chickens" Info for the interested.

    Hi Bob Lucky for you to meet Harry Darbee My understanding some remnants of his strain still is around in those parts You need to contact Ken Tutalo http://www.beaverkillvalleyhackle.com He has a bread and breakfast and fly shop in that area of the Catskills. Last time I spoke to him...
  4. NewBreeder

    Genetic Hackle; AKA "Fly Tying Chickens" Info for the interested.

    Roscoe Red I too would love to see some pics of your crosses from Alvins birds how did the cross work out for you? I am working with Araucana birds for size and wet fly hackle producing a multi-purpose bird for eggs, meat, and genetic hackle. It always amazes me when making crosses what...
  5. NewBreeder

    Genetic Hackle; AKA "Fly Tying Chickens" Info for the interested.

    Montanabird Don't give up if you still have your birds It is a numbers game, I have been at it for over 6 years now not using any formal genetic hackle birds and only this year did I see reasonable results from my breeding It appears you are looking for hackle to tie small flies by using...
  6. NewBreeder

    Genetic Hackle; AKA "Fly Tying Chickens" Info for the interested.

    I too am looking for genetic hackle eggs anyone want to share I need the long hackle gene to add to my flock so I can take my plans forward for long soft hackles thanks in advance Ed
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