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post #51 of 465
12/22/10 at 8:54am

rio,
What does the Std. say?

That is always the more important question to ask and answer.

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post #52 of 465
12/22/10 at 9:19am
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lapetitechickens 

I'm so glad to see this thread smile  We have decided that Nankins is one of the breeds that we want to work with, our other breed is Serama's.

I have been trying to find information about them and either I'm not looking in the correct places or there just isn't alot out there.

We live in central WI., we snow & -0 F temps. Our coops are insulated, in the summer we get a few upper 80's F but nothing like the southern states. I guess my question is would Nankins live happily in our neck of the woods?

  Also if anyone could point me in the right direction to learn more about this breed it would be great. We've been to the ALBC site.


  Thanks for any helpful info.big_smile


Hello!

From what I've researched, Nankins are very hardy birds that should be able to withstand climates such as your's. I have no experience with cold temperatures, though, so talking to someone who raises bantams in the north should help you out.

I got into Nankins back in '08 from reading an article on the Backyard Poultry Magazine. It was enough to entice me into purchasing some of these tiny guys.

You can read it here.

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post #53 of 465
12/22/10 at 9:22am
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by saladin 

rio,
What does the Std. say?

That is always the more important question to ask and answer.


Don't think the standard refers to type directly.

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post #54 of 465
12/22/10 at 9:24am

yes, the standard always refers to feather quality.

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With a large selection of Asil
And the largest flock of Cubalayas east of the Mississippi
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Breeding Orientals,Games and Ducks;
With a large selection of Asil
And the largest flock of Cubalayas east of the Mississippi
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post #55 of 465
12/22/10 at 9:30am
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by saladin 

yes, the standard always refers to feather quality.


Ohh, wait.....I thought type had to do with the shape of the bird? e.g. Broad breast, etc. roll

*Sigh* We're all here to learn right?


I'll double check this time...

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post #56 of 465
12/22/10 at 9:35am

Type has to do with the following:

Shape
Comb
Weight
Sometimes height
Feather quality (particularly fluff or the absence thereof)

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Breeding Orientals,Games and Ducks;
With a large selection of Asil
And the largest flock of Cubalayas east of the Mississippi
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post #57 of 465
12/27/10 at 12:19pm
Thread Starter 

Again, pics would be nice to show us what perfect body type in Nankins is.

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post #58 of 465
12/28/10 at 8:15am

I want to buy some Nankins.   I do not know anyone in my local area with them.  Who would be a good person to buy some from?   I think they are some of the most adorable bantams I have seen.  They are truly cute. 

Please let me know,

Christal

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How to make the best choices.   If your wondering about something in your life,  go talk  to God and then your Momma about it.  If you don't want to talk to God or your Momma just stop because you know you shouldn't be doing it anyways.

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post #59 of 465
12/28/10 at 1:43pm

Does anyone have any of these for sale, hatching aggs, breeding stock or anything? We love these birds, we are in central ohio.

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post #60 of 465
12/28/10 at 8:46pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by funonahonda 

Does anyone have any of these for sale, hatching aggs, breeding stock or anything? We love these birds, we are in central ohio.


Quote:
Originally Posted by growinupinfl 

I want to buy some Nankins.   I do not know anyone in my local area with them.  Who would be a good person to buy some from?   I think they are some of the most adorable bantams I have seen.  They are truly cute. 

Please let me know,

Christal


PM me for Marry Ann Harley's email. She ships out chicks throughout most of the year for around $5.50 a chick including shipping. Kyblue is also creating a waiting list for hatching eggs in the Spring.

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