Heritage Large Fowl - Phase II

[3riverschick]

Ok, that works for me, Turk, thanks! I had figured on building a large Woods Coop for the hens and a coop for the boys. Both with roomy runs. How many breeding pens will I need for 2 trios and how big should they be? From what I have read, the Chanties like more room than the Sussex needed. From what I have read a standard hutch size will be fine for the Floridas? Yes?
Thanks,
Karen

 

[chicken farmer2]

If this isn't aloud please delete but does anyone have any Rhode Island Red rooster in Ohio I need one from show lines. Thanks

 

[3riverschick]

If this isn't aloud please delete but does anyone have any Rhode Island Red rooster in Ohio I need one from show lines. Thanks

Perfectly allowed on this thread. On of the main purposes of this particular thread is to help folk decide on the large heritage fowl of their choice and then to introduce them to high quality breeders of that breed. Do you have a particular strain of RIR you are interested in?
Best,
Karen

 

[Wisher1000]

I would recommend Matt Ulrich. He lives in LA (lower Alabama) but I happen to know that he is going to try to make the Columbus, Ohio show in November, and even if he doesn't, I am going and could transport. His are "to die for" and he is a regular on Champion Row.

 

[chicken farmer2]

I'm not looking for a particular strain, I'm not too sure what my hens are from, I bought them at a show but something got my rooster.

 

[3riverschick]

Hi,
Ok, back out to the main Forum Directory. Choose the Exhibition , Genetics and Breeding to the Standard forum.
Select the Heritage Rhode Island Red thread. Post some pics of your birds there and
the folks can most probably ID the strain for you. Then ask them where to get a cock
which is compatible to your hens and from a strain which will nick nicely. I am always
awed by the knowledge on that thread. Plus the RIR has an illustrious literary history.
Best,
Karen

 

[MagicChicken]

Quote:

It has been my experience that the number of breeding pens I need is ALWAYS more than I planned and built. Even when I built anticipating extra need.

 

[Wisher1000]

Amen

 

[3riverschick]

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Best,
Karen

 

[Wisher1000]

Tell him "thank you" for me. I'll be praying for his safety as well as for the people of Haiti.