Thank you, DaveK, I was wondering if it would obstruct his breathing!
I certainly would agree with the foraging bit as mine largely feed themselves, though they are still partial to all the usual treats.
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post #202 of 32311/13/11 at 6:08am- Location: Southern IL
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I wonder how much it costs to import eggs to america from canada or europe. Maybe it would be worth it to try to hatch some birds with better genetics than what we have here.
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http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=7474233post #203 of 32311/13/11 at 8:35am- Location: Champaign County
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Hey flowerchild- if you are interested, there are some La Fleche eggs from Sandhill descent listed under the egg auctions. I'd buy some but unless I sit on them myself
I won't have a sure way to hatch them till feburary. Of course, If you are just wanting a new influx of bloodline, I'm sure you can ship them, just customs and quarentine and all the people involved sound very expensive. It might be worth it if you get a few breeders to go in with you on such a project. Theres a group that imports rare breeds and sells them for $100 a chick or more. I wish I could remember their name cause they would know more about the expenses involved. A lot of their stock are unusual breeds from europe that I'd never heard of before I saw them on their site. They even mention that their costs are so high because of the cost of going thru all the red tape. I'll try to look them up.Bloom where you are plantedBloom where you are plantedpost #204 of 32311/13/11 at 2:52pmQuote:Originally Posted by chickmashnoonHey flowerchild- if you are interested, there are some La Fleche eggs from Sandhill descent listed under the egg auctions. I'd buy some but unless I sit on them myself
I won't have a sure way to hatch them till feburary. Of course, If you are just wanting a new influx of bloodline, I'm sure you can ship them, just customs and quarentine and all the people involved sound very expensive. It might be worth it if you get a few breeders to go in with you on such a project. Theres a group that imports rare breeds and sells them for $100 a chick or more. I wish I could remember their name cause they would know more about the expenses involved. A lot of their stock are unusual breeds from europe that I'd never heard of before I saw them on their site. They even mention that their costs are so high because of the cost of going thru all the red tape. I'll try to look them up.
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I know it is very expensive to import birds and chicks.
Edited by flowerchild59 - 11/14/11 at 7:21amLiving the good life with husband of 33 years, three grown, married children, 4 grandchildren. And about 550 hostas.
Raising LF black javas, BBS Marans and a few olive and easter eggers for a pretty egg basket.Member of the APA.
See why worming is so important:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=7474233Living the good life with husband of 33 years, three grown, married children, 4 grandchildren. And about 550 hostas.
Raising LF black javas, BBS Marans and a few olive and easter eggers for a pretty egg basket.Member of the APA.
See why worming is so important:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=7474233post #206 of 32311/13/11 at 7:28pm- Location: Champaign County
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This is the place I'm thinking of!
No LaFleche chicks, but many many other rare breeds. Not sure if they would be willing to share some of their experience/knowledge of importing unusual breeds and dancing thru customs and red tape, but it's worth a try. At the worst, they will ignore you, at the best, maybe they would be interested in importing some too if they see a demand.
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Now don't faint when you look at the prices.Bloom where you are plantedBloom where you are plantedpost #207 of 3231/1/12 at 1:11pm- Location: Southern IL
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How is the winter hardiness of the la fleche? Any comb issues?
Living the good life with husband of 33 years, three grown, married children, 4 grandchildren. And about 550 hostas.
Raising LF black javas, BBS Marans and a few olive and easter eggers for a pretty egg basket.Member of the APA.
See why worming is so important:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=7474233Living the good life with husband of 33 years, three grown, married children, 4 grandchildren. And about 550 hostas.
Raising LF black javas, BBS Marans and a few olive and easter eggers for a pretty egg basket.Member of the APA.
See why worming is so important:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=7474233post #208 of 3231/1/12 at 6:55pm- Location: Barrington, NH
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Quote:Originally Posted by flowerchild59How is the winter hardiness of the la fleche? Any comb issues?
We didn't have any in NH.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.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.post #209 of 3231/1/12 at 9:29pmpost #210 of 3231/2/12 at 7:29amHere is my La Fleche chick 3 1/2 weeks old, can anyone tell at this stage if it looks to be a pullet or cockerel?.........thanks...................................................chrisf

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