Cubalaya Thread For Sharing Pics and Discussing Our Birds

[jungleexplorer2]

Hey jungle, you still doing missionary work? Any cubalayas left?

Hey there. Yes, still serving the Lord, but now I am doing more of the logistics of helping younger more able body people go. I did get to go to Guyana for a month in 2019. I caught that virus thing that is going around before anyone knew what it was and came within inches of dying. I was already saying goodbye to my wife and loved ones, but God saw fit to keep me around for a while longer. Although it has been a struggle ever since with my health. Not sure what it did to me, but it destroyed my immune system. I have already had six different viruses this year alone, one this very week. I take handfuls of immune-building vitamins every day, but I just can't seem to stay well.

Unfortunately, I no longer have any chickens at all. After I hurt my back, I got rid of almost all of my stock. Some I gave away, some a sold, and my best Cubas, I donated to a zoo that has a breeding program and an exhibit for them. I kept a few around though, but the predator problem is so bad here those were eventually all wiped out. Here is a predator montage video from trail cameras on my land.

 

[cubalaya]

Sorry to hear but glad to hear from you

 

[jungleexplorer2]

Sorry to hear but glad to hear from you

No worries friend. I should have died so many times so long ago, everyday I get is a blessing no matter what it brings.

 

[cubalaya]

5 week old cubalayas

 

[troyer]

Pair with chicks. The wheaten chick was unexpected, but very revealing.

 

[troyer]

Silver wheaten on dun, with two of three chicks.

 

[troyer]

This was a much anticipated brood. This is a good example of how I’m getting chipmunk striped chicks out of my blacks.

 

[Dreamzchaser]

Silver wheaten on dun, with two of three chicks.View attachment 3157126

She is so beautiful!

 

[troyer]

Cubalaya hen with chicks.

 

[cubalaya]

Son and father