Your pullet will not know that she is the only 'amazon woman' in the group. I don't run my breeds together once they are feathered out 'cause I only keep breeding birds, but my JG's are extremely easy to get along with. I don't think you need to worry about her that way. If she is a 'good in...
I am going to respectfully disagree here. Just my opinion, (refuse to label it humble as it is as important as anyone else's =:~) but I agree with Brahma to get rid of all of the 'just chicken' stock and start over with at least eggs from better stock. I think Jersey should be extreme enough...
the few that I have had were late as the testosterone really kicks in as they are quite small ones and maybe not noticed if not pointed (no pun intended) out to you. I have seen birds win a breed and then DQ'd the next show for small side sprig (not in the JG's yet) just because it came in late...
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This year, I hatched out less than 30, which was a mistake. I ended up keeping just one cockerel, and he sprouted a side sprig, so he's now in the freezer. Sigh. Please don't misunderstand - just because I didn't save any but one sure doens't mean this line isn't a good one. I...
Wynette,
thanks for getting the pics for us to enjoy!!
The feeling of the full underline from front to rear is such a magnificent experience and rare.
I have some very nice birds so not comparing Crap to Queens...... But, this weekend at our show when I went over the whole entry it was like...