I will add that not all breeders who show are sticking to the SOP either when they breed for the fluff I refer to. If the breed of chicken used to be a good layer but not now because they need to look pretty, then that breeder failed the SOP as well. Just because someone shows, doesn't make them...
I don't mean to sound snobby here as I am also new to chickens but not new to breeding. One of the great attributes to giants is their size and good attitude from the one I have and from all that I have read about them. If you don't like the size then why choose this breed? Whether someone shows...
Hello,
I'm new to the thread and have a question. I have what looks like an Australorp (coloring and such) but is just getting bigger and bigger. She is twice that of my barred rock and I swear just keeps growing. I bought her second hand and was told she was an Australorp but her size makes...