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    Appenzeller Spitzhauben

    I have eggs but weather is a concern shipping a long distance. How many are you interested in?
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    Coon proof cat door. Ideas please.

    Wow, time flies! I had forgotten about this thread but happened across it while looking through my subscriptions. As an update, the platform outside the garage window has been working beautifully all these years. However recently we left some concrete blocks stacked against the garage near...
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    BREEDING FOR PRODUCTION...EGGS AND OR MEAT.

    Thank you Bee. As has happened so many times, you put into words exactly my thoughts. Cheryl
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    Any Home Bakers Here?

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    Appenzeller Spitzhauben

    Wow! Now that's more like it. Thank you for posting this, It will be very helpful when it comes time to choose breeders. I've printed it to hang in my coop so I'm constantly reminded what I'm working towards.
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    Appenzeller Spitzhauben

    Sweet Coastal: I've seen that photo before as well. Although he has a beautiful tail, wouldn't that be considered a squirrel tail? I've only been breeding Spitz for a few years but I've culled for a tail on that angle. Would like to hear opinions of any of you that are experienced with this...
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    BREEDING FOR PRODUCTION...EGGS AND OR MEAT.

    I am just a lurker on this thread but wanted to wish him well and say that I will miss his wonderful sense of humor. Best Wishes.... hope he is back soon.
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    Moving forward...

    Congratulations on your progress! It's looking good. Thanks for posting photos.
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    Moving forward...

    Ha ha. You shouldnt outgrow that big building for awhile. I've been happy with 1 inch welded wire on the entire eastern exposure for good ventilation. It lets morning sun in, keeps baby chick's in and predators out. If the north wind is blocked by a solid wall and the rain is kept out from the...
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    Moving forward...

    Mini Meat I'm from Sonoma County, sometimes considered "Bay Area". You are very lucky to have that great shelter to work from. I am a believer in good ventilation, but you can always add more ventilation as needed. Keep in mind that the rain may blow in the openings. Where I am located that...
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    Fermenting Feed for Meat Birds

    I give my birds all the ff they want twice a day but I still have a feeder of dry food in the run in case I'm late getting good out there. They prefer ff and free ranging but it gives me peace of mind.
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    California - Northern

    Lynn I am a lurker here. Since no one has answered you about the screen I will come out of "lurkyhood". Lol The screen is window screen. The idea is the eggs will fall through to the drawer below. Meal worm farming can be as simple or as complicated as you would like depending on the amount of...
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    Fermenting Feed for Meat Birds

    Sorry the photo wouldn't open on my post with the description of my ff trough. I hope it works this time. See post #17306 for instructions. Thanks hyelaw :)
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    Fermenting Feed for Meat Birds

    hyelaw Long time lurker here. I thought I would share my ff trough. I made it from some recycled wood and a piece of plastic rain gutter. I cut notches in the two end pieces/legs approximately the shape of the gutter.......but a tiny bit smaller so it would be snug. I screwed the legs onto...
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    Brabanters and Spitzhaubens--The Differences PIC HEAVY!

    I was reading on the "Breeding for Production" thread a week or so ago. They were saying the Bachelor quarters should be out of sight of the pullets/hens. Out of sight out if mind I guess. I can't figure out how to do that here.
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    Brabanters and Spitzhaubens--The Differences PIC HEAVY!

    Nice looking guys! Here's one of my cockerels. Hope I can stand to keep him around til I decide if I want to keep him for breeding. He's starting to cause trouble.
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    Brabanters and Spitzhaubens--The Differences PIC HEAVY!

    I'll send you the spreadsheet the next time I'm on my desk top. Thanks for the advice about the black crests. I've noticed the body color lightens up as they grow. I'll be patient and hope the crests do the same....I wanted an excuse to keep them anyway. :) And, referring to your previous post...
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    Brabanters and Spitzhaubens--The Differences PIC HEAVY!

    Yes, I have to be patient. The largest group is 3 MO old now. If I only keep the ones with crescent shaped spangling it definitely reduces the choices. Eliminating crests that are too big and those that are black narrows it down even more. I've made a speadsheet to use the point system for each...
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    Brabanters and Spitzhaubens--The Differences PIC HEAVY!

    Phoredaburds, thank you for replying. Yes the European standard is what I have been using. However it isn't clear to me what the "spangle" should look like. As I mentioned some of my birds have a black teardrop shape at the tip of their feathers and others have a crescent shape. I'm thinking...
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    Brabanters and Spitzhaubens--The Differences PIC HEAVY!

    this is my 2 yr old roo. I don't have a photo of the young cockerels that may replace him. Here are the youngsters (taken a couple of weeks ago). I think the pullet front and center has too much black in her crest and body. Also some of those black feathers have black lacing. Not good...
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