Thought I would share a few videos of my New Hampshires. Feel free to comment or ask questions. Any feedback is much appreciated. Go Hamps!
Thanks, Mike
No I didn't bring any Minorcas as they are all in breeding pens. I dont show my best birds because they are breeders. My show string birds are my breeder backups just in case I have a fertility issue. I will be showing Minorcas at the fall shows.
My Reserve Champ. American cockerel, Pacific Poultry Breeders Assoc. winter show in Stockton on Jan 26, 2014. It was a wonderful time with many (2,500+) good looking birds. Thanks to all that made this show possible. Better pics to follow later when I get the time to take them.
I had several Minorcas with combs that fell over as the birds matured. These birds were in very good facilities with access to sunlight in outdoor runs. I am not an expert but there was no correlation between the environment and floppy combs. The problem is likely genetic in nature as the cock...
Hey Dan,
Would it make sense to use Whites to improve these Buffs since you would have a closer color to buff? Just wondering. I have pretty big Whites that might help.
Cheers,
Mike
I have a few birds in my Midget White (or Beltsville Small White if you prefer- because there is really no way to tell) flock that have blue eyes. This trait seems interesting to me and I would like to understand its genetics (how is this trait passed, dominant/recessive, sex linked, etc) if...
When birds are young you can still cull for disqualifications (DQ's) but to cull for type you should wait. With the German line stubs (feathers on the feet/shanks) are a DQ and often appear early. They can be between toes or on the shanks. There are a few "blatant" DQ's/defects that you can...