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post #11 of 267
2/19/11 at 10:42pm

i would really like to get a start of them this year... im thinking of ordering from a couple different hatcheries and maby Ulch/Turnland to...  i would love to know what they look like from ideal... so keep us posted... and some chick pics would be nice to... thanks Elias

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post #12 of 267
2/21/11 at 4:44pm

I have emailed countless people about these and so far not one response he It seems as this breed has vanished except in hatcheries. Very, very sad.

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www.newenglandbantamclub.org
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post #13 of 267
2/21/11 at 5:45pm
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Originally Posted by usschicago1 

I have emailed countless people about these and so far not one response he It seems as this breed has vanished except in hatcheries. Very, very sad.


as soon as i get the money im going to do the great redcap project lol... that is order 25 chicks from every source that has them... so far i know of Urch/Turnland, mcmurry, and ideal... then cull down to 2 pairs or trios per line and breed from there... in a few years i could have some good birds...   if anyone knows of other hatcheries that maintain breeding flocks of these birds let me know and ill add them to the list... several of the other hatcheries that list them are just drop shipping them from mcmurry or ideal...

i really want to do this...

Elias in Clinton AR.
White Empordanesa. Black French Marans. White Marans. project Lav Marans. an EE project. dun O.E.G.B. project dun crele O.E.G.B.  white bobwhite quail.  cinnamon and red coturnix quail.

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Elias in Clinton AR.
White Empordanesa. Black French Marans. White Marans. project Lav Marans. an EE project. dun O.E.G.B. project dun crele O.E.G.B.  white bobwhite quail.  cinnamon and red coturnix quail.

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post #14 of 267
2/21/11 at 6:45pm
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Originally Posted by heritagehabitatfarms 
Quote:
Originally Posted by usschicago1 

I have emailed countless people about these and so far not one response he It seems as this breed has vanished except in hatcheries. Very, very sad.


as soon as i get the money im going to do the great redcap project lol... that is order 25 chicks from every source that has them... so far i know of Urch/Turnland, mcmurry, and ideal... then cull down to 2 pairs or trios per line and breed from there... in a few years i could have some good birds...   if anyone knows of other hatcheries that maintain breeding flocks of these birds let me know and ill add them to the list... several of the other hatcheries that list them are just drop shipping them from mcmurry or ideal...

i really want to do this...


Hi heritagehabitatfarms
  I have 25 Redcaps ordered from Ideal Poultry that is due to be shiped from the hatchery on  03/16/11. I have the same goal as you in that some day I plan to have a very nice Redcap breeding flock. I plan to cull down to the ones that are closest to the Standard and breed their offspring to a separate Redcap line to keep from inbreeding. If you get Redcaps from another line other than Ideal Poultry we may be able to help each other out. Sand Hill Preservation Center also has the Redcap breed.


Redcap Farm


Edited by Redcap Farm - 2/21/11 at 7:34pm
Derbyshire Redcap Club ~~   http://www.derbyshireredcapclub.org.uk/
Heritage Breed Poultry  ~~   http://www.heritagebreedpoultry.com/
Visit my website for Information & old Prints on the Redcap breed ~~   http://redcapfarm.webs.com/
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Derbyshire Redcap Club ~~   http://www.derbyshireredcapclub.org.uk/
Heritage Breed Poultry  ~~   http://www.heritagebreedpoultry.com/
Visit my website for Information & old Prints on the Redcap breed ~~   http://redcapfarm.webs.com/
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post #15 of 267
2/21/11 at 6:47pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Redcap Farm 
Quote:
Originally Posted by heritagehabitatfarms 
Quote:
Originally Posted by usschicago1 

I have emailed countless people about these and so far not one response he It seems as this breed has vanished except in hatcheries. Very, very sad.


as soon as i get the money im going to do the great redcap project lol... that is order 25 chicks from every source that has them... so far i know of Urch/Turnland, mcmurry, and ideal... then cull down to 2 pairs or trios per line and breed from there... in a few years i could have some good birds...   if anyone knows of other hatcheries that maintain breeding flocks of these birds let me know and ill add them to the list... several of the other hatcheries that list them are just drop shipping them from mcmurry or ideal...

i really want to do this...


Hi heritagehabitatfarms
  I have 25 Redcaps ordered from Ideal Poultry that is due to be shiped from the hatchery on  03/16/11. I have the same goal as you in that some day I plan to have a very nice Redcap breeding flock. I plan to cull down to the ones that are closest to the Standard and breed their offspring to a separate Redcap line. If you get Redcaps from another line other than Ideal Poultry we may be able to help each other out. Sand Hill Preservation Center also has the Redcap breed.


Redcap Farm


ahhh thanks i did not realize sand hill had them... thanks for the info... Elias

Elias in Clinton AR.
White Empordanesa. Black French Marans. White Marans. project Lav Marans. an EE project. dun O.E.G.B. project dun crele O.E.G.B.  white bobwhite quail.  cinnamon and red coturnix quail.

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Elias in Clinton AR.
White Empordanesa. Black French Marans. White Marans. project Lav Marans. an EE project. dun O.E.G.B. project dun crele O.E.G.B.  white bobwhite quail.  cinnamon and red coturnix quail.

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post #16 of 267
2/21/11 at 8:55pm

Here is a link to the Derbyshire Redcap Club out of England  http://www.derbyshireredcapclub.org.uk/

This is a very nice website with a lot of information and photos of the Redcap breed.


Redcap Farm

Derbyshire Redcap Club ~~   http://www.derbyshireredcapclub.org.uk/
Heritage Breed Poultry  ~~   http://www.heritagebreedpoultry.com/
Visit my website for Information & old Prints on the Redcap breed ~~   http://redcapfarm.webs.com/
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Derbyshire Redcap Club ~~   http://www.derbyshireredcapclub.org.uk/
Heritage Breed Poultry  ~~   http://www.heritagebreedpoultry.com/
Visit my website for Information & old Prints on the Redcap breed ~~   http://redcapfarm.webs.com/
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post #17 of 267
2/22/11 at 3:53pm

Very exited to here that! Keep me posted on how it goes !

"Burn down your cities and leave our farms, and your cities will spring up again as if by magic. But destroy our farms and the grass will grow in the streets of every city in the country"  William Jennings Cross of Gold
www.newenglandbantamclub.org
Come Join the Java Thread !  http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=292829&p=1
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"Burn down your cities and leave our farms, and your cities will spring up again as if by magic. But destroy our farms and the grass will grow in the streets of every city in the country"  William Jennings Cross of Gold
www.newenglandbantamclub.org
Come Join the Java Thread !  http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=292829&p=1
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post #18 of 267
2/23/11 at 5:01pm

Hi
  Does anyone know if Ideal Poultry gets their Redcaps from Murray McMurray Hatchery or does Ideal Poultry have their own Redcap line.


Redcap Farm

Derbyshire Redcap Club ~~   http://www.derbyshireredcapclub.org.uk/
Heritage Breed Poultry  ~~   http://www.heritagebreedpoultry.com/
Visit my website for Information & old Prints on the Redcap breed ~~   http://redcapfarm.webs.com/
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Derbyshire Redcap Club ~~   http://www.derbyshireredcapclub.org.uk/
Heritage Breed Poultry  ~~   http://www.heritagebreedpoultry.com/
Visit my website for Information & old Prints on the Redcap breed ~~   http://redcapfarm.webs.com/
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post #19 of 267
2/23/11 at 5:28pm

Greetings!  if I were getting into Redcaps, I'd get my stock from Sand Hill.  As far as I know, there aren't any breeders hiding stock away.  The Sand Hill stock is probably going to be the best.  I'd have the goal of having three breeding pairs after the fisrt hatch.  The following year, I'd hatch really heavy and cull a lot at 8 weeks for weight.  I'd set the barameter to the upper 25% or 20% in weight, and run several hatches to get a minimum number in that weight category per pair.  As they develop I'd follow type. 

These birds are in desperate need of a hero.

Heritage breeds poultry are a doorway to something more vast, something more beautiful.  When we choose to be dedicated to one or two breeds and breed them well, we save their utility for future generations.  Heritage fowl are a special resource.  To be safeguarded, they need breeders that are willing to breed them well, remembering always their heritage as useful farming fowl.  Pax et bonum.
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Heritage breeds poultry are a doorway to something more vast, something more beautiful.  When we choose to be dedicated to one or two breeds and breed them well, we save their utility for future generations.  Heritage fowl are a special resource.  To be safeguarded, they need breeders that are willing to breed them well, remembering always their heritage as useful farming fowl.  Pax et bonum.
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post #20 of 267
2/23/11 at 7:01pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Yellow House Farm 

Greetings!  if I were getting into Redcaps, I'd get my stock from Sand Hill.  As far as I know, there aren't any breeders hiding stock away.  The Sand Hill stock is probably going to be the best.  I'd have the goal of having three breeding pairs after the first hatch.  The following year, I'd hatch really heavy and cull a lot at 8 weeks for weight.  I'd set the barameter to the upper 25% or 20% in weight, and run several hatches to get a minimum number in that weight category per pair.  As they develop I'd follow type. 

These birds are in desperate need of a hero.


what about the urlch/turnland birds??? i cant seem to find anyone with them to ask what quality they are...  im going to get some this year i doubt by the time i have money ill be able to get from sand hill or urlch/turnland as they both sell out early in the year...  but im going to get some even if i have to go mcmurry and ideal.... got to start some where...

thanks for the advise... Elias

Elias in Clinton AR.
White Empordanesa. Black French Marans. White Marans. project Lav Marans. an EE project. dun O.E.G.B. project dun crele O.E.G.B.  white bobwhite quail.  cinnamon and red coturnix quail.

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White Empordanesa. Black French Marans. White Marans. project Lav Marans. an EE project. dun O.E.G.B. project dun crele O.E.G.B.  white bobwhite quail.  cinnamon and red coturnix quail.

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