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Genetics and jumping the fence fears

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pdsavage

pdsavage

Sussex Monarch
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Mar 27, 2008
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I was looking at the pictures of some imports and seen a few with the fence realy low and chickens having acces to other breeds or colors.
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Would it be safe to buy eggs from them or could there be some mixed genes?
 
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Some of my chickens can get over a 6 ft fence. Thinking that fence height is awfully short. Even the heavy breed girls can get up 2 ft or so.

PS - Did you get your eggs yet?
 
Even my adult standard Cornish can get 4 ft off the ground to fly up to a roost. Even with their wings clipped, that's a pretty short fence.
 
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They should be here this morning...
I was just wondering if I was being overly critical of the whole thing,but if I was to lay down good money I would want to be 100% sure those roo's could not get to other hens...
 
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Don't forget there are Sussex in the background as well,so there are other breeds of thiers that might be compromised.
 
Yes I saw the silver sussex but I haven't had any of those so I don't know how likely they are to jump fences. I have however had legbars and can attest to their flightyness.
 
I am sure they know how high their chickens will fly, its their responsibility. I would not worry about it.
 
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I did not realize how low the fence was in that pic. I would ask them about it. If they were mine I would fix it immediately.
 

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