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?
I really appreciated reading some Robert Blosl's articles. Can anyone reccomend other breeders who have written about their experiances and/or historical bloodlines?
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
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...
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...
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...
After visiting the NORTHEASTERN POULTRY CONGRESS my son has taken a liking to Buff Orpingtons. Can anyone recommend literature or resources for research?