There are a couple different Brabanter groups on Facebook. There are two differing philosophies on how to improve the breed. I'm part of each group, and it's worthwhile to hear the different philosophies. In my opinion each group has flaws too...
His wattles are large but he has a beard, so definitely a Brabanter. His comb has too many points-should be only 2. Looks like a spitz, but coloration indicates he's probably a beardless Brabanter. A better comb. Brabanter are not perfected yet. Tough to find quality/good genetics. Hth.
Thank you! DH hasn't complained about the plan yet, but I really think it's important to focus on creating a healthy and beautiful group. I'm planning on doing some egg swaps with breeders too and hoping my culls are useful in my egg flock. I worry if I sell them they'll end up continuing...
I agree h&h has great stock. The birds I have originated from there. The first new stock I'm getting is fromFL simonerol on here. The eggs will hatch (hopefully) around the 26th. I'm also going to be getting stock from AL. The American Brabanter page on FB has many great breeders. I'm trying to...
I joined the FB groups. I'm excited for my first hatch. I love the look of the Spitz too, but I'm trying to get more beards in my flock. I thought the Brabanters would have their own group. I contacted Greenfire about Pavlovskayas, but can't afford them yet. I'm still new to all of this so I...
I'm about to pick up some hatching Cream Brabanter eggs and hoping to start working with this breed. I'd love to connect with others working with this breed. Are they hanging out here with the Spitz crew?