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  1. Blackhorsehill

    Black Penedesenca chicks

    Hello my friend. :) I am rarely on byc, but for some reason happened to see this. If you could put me on your list for next spring, it sure would make me happy.
  2. Blackhorsehill

    Black Penedesenca Hatching Eggs

    Glad to see you are still working with these. :wee
  3. Blackhorsehill

    Jest Another Day in Pear-A-Dice - Higgins Rat Ranch Conservation Farm in Alberta

    Thanks for the invite, Tara... Everyone should have as much fun as you..... Those black swans are WILD!
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  10. Blackhorsehill

    Chantecler Thread!

    I am with Isabelle on this. I have missed seeing your posts on the Chantecler, Tara....Wonderful stuff! I get mixed up trying to figure out the genetics and your pictures really help since I tend to be a visual learner, Thanks so much!
  11. Blackhorsehill

    Chantecler Thread!

    Maybe Chantecler7 can provide it. He is secretary for Chantecler Fanciers International. There is also a separate one that the Quebec people have, but it is in French.
  12. Blackhorsehill

    Chantecler Thread!

    "THis is a great reminder. Without the correct body with its structure and shape, all else is window dressing. All the parts work together to make the whole bird. Does everyone have the SOP? IMO even if your main purpose is food via roasts and eggs, why not be aware of the SOP and breed toward...
  13. Blackhorsehill

    Chantecler Thread!

    The old history on these always seems to be a starting point for controversy. But....having said that, Brother Wilfrid's aim was to create a chicken that was suited to the cold climate and could be used for meat and eggs. Of course, a lot of years have passed since then, and each person's...
  14. Blackhorsehill

    Chantecler Thread!

    My feeling is that they should be a good dual purpose bird. Hens that are good layers and Roos that make a nice carcass. It's taken a few years, but I will have to say that the last few birds we butchered this fall had great carcasses. Tasty, too.
  15. Blackhorsehill

    Chantecler Thread!

    That group of bachelors have been very tolerant of the cold and snow. It was 13 below Fahrenheit which I guess is around 25 below celsius last night. I did not let that group out, but my hens were out walking around on top of the snow today. Isabelle, how cold is it up your way??
  16. Blackhorsehill

    Chantecler Thread!

    I was out taking pictures so maybe I would have something for my very late Christmas cards, so thought I would share them on here. These are some of the bachelor boys I kept back from different breedings. Happy Holidays all!
  17. Blackhorsehill

    Chantecler Thread!

    I have partridge and Whites. I had partridge first, because I was able to source some close to home. Later, I was able to bring my first trio of Whites in from Canada. I did not realize at first that they were not the same bird, it was only later after more research and reading that I...
  18. Blackhorsehill

    Chantecler Thread!

    Kathleen, I started with birds that I got from Greg Oakes a few years ago and was able to source birds from other breeders as well. My original rooster weighs 9 lbs, and within 2 generations, I had at least one rooster weighing 10lbs., with 8 or more being the norm. This year I grew out...
  19. Blackhorsehill

    Chantecler Thread!

    I have sent birds to Missouri and to Nevada this year. When it gets really hot and humid, I have found that fertility drops off as well as egg production. They do not fare terribly well in that type of condition, so if you are aware of that, you can probably do just fine with them. Although I...
  20. Blackhorsehill

    Chantecler Thread!

    What does laTouque mean?? Give the other one a chance to grow up. There was quite a difference in age between the two.
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