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  1. olinorfolk

    What defines a breed?

    This is a general interest question, rather than a practical one, (although how many of you haven't dreamed of breeding a new line combining your favourite chooks!) At what point do hybrids become distinct 'breeds'? I'd assume the taxonomical distinction would come a little before registered...
  2. olinorfolk

    Severe feather loss on 4 week old pheasant chick!

    Pheasants are only 4-5 weeks old. I know pheasants can be a bit nasty with each other, but is this the reason for such feather loss?? Only one is suffering mainly, with the back, sides, and some on the front of the neck and top of the head. They have quite a rich diet, and I give them live grubs...
  3. olinorfolk

    Missing feather's from back at base of tail! Bareback chickens?!?!?!

    I believe I have the same problem, but these are with pheasants and are only 4-5 weeks old. I know pheasants can be a bit nasty with each other, but is this the reason?? Only one is suffering mainly, with the back, sides, and some on the front of the neck and top of the head. They have quite a...
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