Pheasants and chickens can be crossed, that is a genetic certainty. It is well documented and that's where modern chickens have been traced back to along with junglefowl. Early breeders, in this part of the country, who were not genetisits, would mostly likely appreciate the hardiness a...
The question has come up about the pheasant X chicken. Thought I'd share this pic I found on the net. There was also a pic of hybrid chicks, they looked familiar!
We had a 4-h poultry workshop this am and got some interesting info. Zeb Skow was the speaker at this workshop, I asked if he could help us in Iowa City and he mentioned Art Reiber would be a good resource too, as Art was the one who was with Pat Lacey in Mason City.
In addition, some folks...
I will try. but be prepared, those of you who listened to the judges at NIPA show, for a completely different outlook from different judges. That's what makes the whole thing a challenge and sometimes a compromise. But all in all, a great learning experience. Curt you should write down a...
This would be a great discussion to have with a different set of judges at the EIPA show, with Curt there, to see how the judges would "describe' both traits and allow them on a standard. Pat Lacey with Art Reiber, was helpful in Mason city and perhaps a judge or two would be the same in Iowa...
Can someone provide directions to the IB statue? Might be a good photo op again for those of us who were not able to attend the dedication but will be in Iowa City for the show. I want to see trish in a chaps and a cowboy hat riding that! LOL