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post #1 of 6
7/6/12 at 10:16pm
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Have some free pens and resources for a new project.  What large, rare, heritage, obscure, hard to find, in demand breed would pick if you were starting from zero with space, resources, and time?  I look forward to seeing some suggestions and if you have leads on where to a start that would be great too.

Marans/Silkies/Basque Hens

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post #2 of 6
7/6/12 at 10:48pm

i would work with dorkings or houdans both are is sad shape and need a lot of work but the rewards at the end of the projects would be great...

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 #3 of 6
7/7/12 at 8:57am
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Thanks heritagehabitfarms - Both of those are great ideas.  Any ideas where to find a good source of stock to start a flock of houdans?  I know Cackle Hatchery of Missouri has them, but you know of any breeders?

 

You ever see any Columbian Marans?  I have looked and looked for a breeder, but have been unable to find any birds.
 

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post #4 of 6
7/7/12 at 4:38pm

where are u located??? i think the UoA is the best bet if your anywhere close to AR... no i have not seen any would look cool tho i bet...

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Thanks heritagehabitfarms - Both of those are great ideas.  Any ideas where to find a good source of stock to start a flock of houdans?  I know Cackle Hatchery of Missouri has them, but you know of any breeders?

 

You ever see any Columbian Marans?  I have looked and looked for a breeder, but have been unable to find any birds.
 

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 #5 of 6
7/8/12 at 7:32am
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I am in West Texas.  What is UoA if I can ask?

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post #6 of 6
7/9/12 at 2:45am
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I am in West Texas.  What is UoA if I can ask?

 I think that is the University of Arkansas.

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