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    Kauai Moa Discussion, E Komo Mai!

    Aloha Skgray, and welcome... Seems that the Kauai thread has been inactive for some time, but I'm glad you found your way to it. The cockerel will eventually be big and bold enough to keep the wild roos away, but it will take some time. As you said, it won't help with the hens and chicks...
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    Kauai Moa Discussion, E Komo Mai!

    I have hatched chicks under Silkies and Orpingtons, the Orpington was the better mom by far. The silkies were far too broody! They would lay a clutch and go broody, probably four-five times a season. I have raised Black Sex-Links and they did lay very well. Almost as well as the leghorns...
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    Kauai Moa Discussion, E Komo Mai!

    Wow, 50 breeds? How did you source your breeds? I know Ideal Poultry in Texas is NPIP certified and able to ship to Kauai without a problem. Do you have any Old English Game? I'm looking for a breed that lays alright, but is also broody. I need broody hens to keep a flock of production...
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    Kauai Moa Discussion, E Komo Mai!

    Yes, that does sound like a bit of a problem. But... they are domesticated stock, so I doubt they will totally go ferrel. I'd imagine that as long as you feed them and provide for them a nice coop, they won't run away. You might have a problem if they start laying eggs in 'secret' nests...
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    Kauai Moa Discussion, E Komo Mai!

    The wild roosters are very persistent, especially when an opportunity like an unclaimed flock of beautiful hens, just in lay, is presenting itself. In the beginning, horrible as it may sound, and after trying everything to scare them away, I got rid of several permanently. I would suggest if...
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    Kauai Moa Discussion, E Komo Mai!

    Aloha, and welcome! I started this thread several months ago... it's been very quite, but I'm glad you found the thread. I also live on the e. side and would be happy to discuss raising chickens in the tropics. Your older girls must have started laying not to long ago. What breed of bird...
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    Blue Andalusian thread!

    Aloha Lacy, Yes, Christie and I have been working together! I have 8 viable eggs set under a silkie as we speak, and 4 in the incubator. My concern is that working with flocks that have been closed for a while diminishes the vigor of those flocks. I would like more than anything to restore...
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    Blue Andalusian thread!

    I keep reading that Andalusians are noisy, noisy, noisy. Is this across the board? Or, does it have more to do with specific hatchery birds or even certain lines from breeders. Does anyone have quiet Andalusians?
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    Blue Andalusian thread!

    Haha, yes, common sense, birds perch on live wires all the time without being electrocuted! Does anyone have some big Andalusians that they would be willing to ship to Hawaii, The SOP calls for 5 1/2 lbs. for Hens, and 7 lbs. for Roosters. The breeder must be NPIP certified, or test for...
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    Blue Andalusian thread!

    6' fencing is very expensive out here in the middle of nowhere (Hawaii). Maybe a clipped wing would do the trick? What about electrifying the top portion of the fence, that might keep 'em in!
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    Blue Andalusian thread!

    Does anybody know how easily the Blue Andalusian can be contained. I understand that they can be quite flighty. I have about a 1/3 acre pasture for my birds, how easily can they fly over a 4' fence w/ a wing clipped?
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    Farming and Homesteading Heritage Poultry

    I believe that breeding method is called the 'old farmers method' or 'rolling method'. I have read that you can sustain health and vigor for around a decade before the need to bring in new blood. Is anyone on the forum using this method. Your experiences?
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    Blue Andalusian thread!

    I have been unable to find a contact for Tom Roebuck, a quick internet search did not surface him. Does he have an e-mail or website?
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    Farming and Homesteading Heritage Poultry

    Yes, they are beautiful birds! From the research, they should also earn their keep on the farm. Reducing everything to economy or efficiency in many cases reduces a vibrant and living world to any number of parts from which money can be made. However, there is a balance. I will be...
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    Blue Andalusian thread!

    Thank you Lacy Blues, that was very fast, unbelievable. I have contacted Christie-rhae. To clarify, my main intention in sourcing BA is for the homestead. Mediterranean breeds are known for their vigor, economical eating, and foraging abilities. I am hoping to find a breeder that has kept...
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