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    Whatever Happened to Eggbid?

    Has anyone checked out Hatchaholics yet? It markets itself as a multi-vendor poultry marketplace for NPIP breeders to sell hatching eggs, chicks, poultry, and supplies. Some highlights: ✅ Verified NPIP breeders - Connect with trusted breeders across the country ✅ Fair fees — vendors only pay...
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    Twisted feather or poor feather quality on chick

    I've attached the average feather of the group (left) vs slow maturing (right). They are 6-7 weeks old. Would have to look at notes for exact date. The male on the right is large and mature for his age group. Has great width. The feathers were bad in the brooderand have only gotten worse in the...
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    Twisted feather or poor feather quality on chick

    New to raising SOP chickens. One of the chicks has developed a twisted feather. Another one has been very slow feathering. The feathers are very crispy and rough. Everyone else looks good. Looking for advice do you wait and see what happens, or do you remove from breeding program?
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    Araucana Lethal gene ?

    @DIYGuy24 The Standard of Perfection (Book) is a great place to start if you want to move forward with the breed. A few of the other books dedicated to araucana's are out of print/hard to come by. A few color varieties have changed so you will want to reference the latest edition of the SOP...
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    Robert Blosl's articles

    I really appreciated reading some Robert Blosl's articles. Can anyone reccomend other breeders who have written about their experiances and/or historical bloodlines?
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    Breeders who focus on SOP and Production Qualities?

    As someone who wants heritage/standerbred birds that are productive and can be shown. Can anyone reccomend Breeders who focus on SOP and Production Qualities? I found these two breeders. But are there more? www.whiskygulchnewhamps.com Www.goodshepherdconservancy.org
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    Meat comparison dual purpose breeds

    Which types were the easiest to process and fleshed well? (Fewer small hair feathers, etc.)
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    Meat comparison dual purpose breeds

    For those of you who have dabbled in dual purpose poultry. What American dual purpose breed stands out for its table qualities and why?
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    Orpington production traits

    For those who are breeding orpingtons, Do you tally the number of eggs hens are producing and are you tracking weight gain/table qualities? I've been told that these birds are slow to mature. Is that a new trait that has been bred in? Some resources states orpingtons were originally reocgnized...
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    Coop Tractor Plans

    Has anyone built one of these? Thoughts?
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    Coop Tractor Plans

    I had not but would be interested to learn more about the hoop coop tractors.
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    Coop Tractor Plans

    Hello! I'm looking for a PVC tractor plan. Open to to other materials! Does anyone have any reccomendations? They would primarily be used as grow out pens in the summer. How have you modified yours for predator prevention or winter weather? Looking forward to seeing what everyone made or is...
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    ISO Buff Orpington Breeders

    After visiting the NORTHEASTERN POULTRY CONGRESS my son has taken a liking to Buff Orpingtons and wants to try his hand at breeding and exhibiting. It was a excellent experience because he went in with a few breeds he thought he was going to want to work with and walked away inspired in an...
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    Orpington Books

    After visiting the NORTHEASTERN POULTRY CONGRESS my son has taken a liking to Buff Orpingtons. Can anyone recommend literature or resources for research?
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    Where to buy show bird genetics?

    What breeds are popular? What breeds are in decline? What dictates popularity? And is showing the maine priority for most breeders or do they operate egg/meat/stock sale business to keep operations going?
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