Bantam Single Comb Rhode Island Reds- These birds were purchased at Crossroads last year. They are a nice, deep dark mahogany color and were shown at Shawnee this year where they did fairly well. Nearly 100% of the eggs have been fertile and the chicks that we've gotten out of them are very...
Hey everyone! I just got back from our city council meeting and it was quite a firework show. I think they were going to tell me to get rid of our chickens but I convinced them to consider changing the ordinances. My city council is pretty cool and I know most of them quite well and they are...
I'm trying to decide which Brinsea incubator I would like to buy and since I'm a very visual person, could a few of you who own the 40 DX model please post pictures of your incubator? Specifically the humidity/Temperature control panel. Thanks a million!
Also, if you were to buy one, which...
I'm looking for a Brinsea 20, 40, or 180 cabinet. I'm willing to pay a fair price so long as it is in good working order. Send me a message through this website or email me. thanks!
Can you get showable varieties out of this cross?
I was thinking something like
50% Red Pyle
25% BB Red
25% Blue Breasted Red
Or am I completely off? haha
Our call ducks have gone broody and the first one's eggs have pipped (So far, 6 out of 8). They pipped yesterday morning, but haven't made any progress since then. We also appear to have one that has pipped in the air cell and hasn't moved around to the side yet. These little guys are starting...
Ok, I'm trying to get the hang of Chicken genetics. I'd appreciate it is someone could clear up a few of the questions I have on the Subject.
Patterns aren't colors, right?
A pattern is something like a mottled, columbian, or Partridge (Wildtype?) (Overo, Tobiano in horses)
White is a cover...
I'm looking to buy BQ/SQ Bantam Cochins in several varieties (Black, Blue, White, mottled, or anything that will cross with those and result in a recognized variety). I would be willing to ship.
I'd also like to find a few Silkie or Showgirl hens or pullets. Preferably White, but black or Blue...
I bought this pair at Carthage from a reputable breeder. He sold this brilliant Rhode Island Red bantam pair.They were marked as Aseels. I don't really know their quality and I paid $30 for them (I thought it was $15 for the pair, it turned out to be $15 each bird. I unknowingly bid the Rhodies...
I'm not completely sure If I'm doing this right, so I apologize if I'm going about this in the wrong way.
Anyway, I was just wondering if there were any FFA BYCers that plan on attending The FFA national convention in Indianapolis. I'd love to meet some of my fellow poultry fanciers .