Search results for query: *

good for you! Karen

I hear you Folly's place, I've got nine lights Sussex I'm growing out and I have yet to hear a single Crow. they're fully feathered. by now I should have heard something something that sound like a strangled cat as they try to learn to grow. I'm beginning to be worried I've got all pullets. I...

Oh thank you Mary ! I'm excited too. He is a pretty boy, I hope you find a good home for him! Karen

Hatching and brooding in different rooms? What a pain, sigh. well I'll think about you and maybe I'll give you a call later on . okay, thanks so much for all the information, I really appreciate it! Karen

Hi Shelly, how did you go about getting NPIP ? I'm in Ligonier and inquired about it. they told me just not to try. That it was too much money and too much paperwork in Pennsylvania because of all the extra regulations the Commonwealth had added to the basic NPIP program . did you find it...

Well I think I am finally getting a handle on these white large fowl chanteclers it's interesting because they're a recipe breed. it's known exactly how and when they were created and why . I'm starting to see that the differences in the birds are manifestations of the different breeds that...

Finally I listened when I started with the Light Sussex and started with "started birds". What a difference!! Worth every extra o Penny I spent on them. I paid 50.00 each for the 3 birds the. Breeder raised for me. 150.00 to ship them to PA from Montana. Lovely show quality birds. Now I am...

Well I've been "schooled'. Thanks Tara. This post would be longer if my puter wasn't down and me on my cell. Sigh. Of. I guess my outlook was tainted by my outlook from working with the BBR Marans. I spent 5 times trying to get started with them. To the point I was willing to breed...

Hi Tara, My deepest apologies for stating you graded up your Chanteclers. I assumed that when I read you created your strain and have made a jacka*" out of myself. Thanks so much for answering and sharing about your birds. BTW, huge congrats on the dog's win. That is some serious symmetry and...

Been where you are and good friends helped me through it to success. Passing it forward . Just trust your instincts, not anyone's word. Ok so her cocks only mount hens? That's a new one, sigh. Also look at the eggs being laid for proper breed Characteristics. Best, Karen

Well that will solve your Cockerel problem. Now carefully inspect these new pullets. Look for bright eyes, energetic, proper feet and legs. No ruffled feathers, no sneezing or sniffles. No discharge from eyes. Check poop. Check vent where poop comes out. There should be NO evidence of pasty butt...

Give the college. Call. If they can't help they can send you on down the college grapevine. Best,. Karen

Oh I am liking these hens. Nice solid bodies . Can see the Cornish influence on the neck/head. Best, Karen

More than welcome , Bre!! Best, Karen

HTTP://www.hawthornhillpoultry.com Lovely birds in central Alberta. If they are showing, lots of times you can meet at a show to get birds. Best, Karen

Doesn't hurt to ask. Yeah, test for Merck,s . Best, Karen.

Ok, Higgins BYC nick is Canuckbock They have their own thread here on NYC called, :. Jest another day in Pear-a-Dice. : . Very nice people. Best, Karen.

Oh you are in Alberta. That's where Higgins Rat Conservation stanch is. Great! They have white chanteclers and huge knowledge. They are expert at comb genetics. She graded up chanteclers to make her VB own strain. Let me find her website. She knows all about grading up stock.

Ok Chantecler community, let's put our heads together for more advice on how to grade up these. Birds. Dissing them won't help, we are looking for the genetic diamonds in these birds. Who can help with explaining he comb genetics and how to breed in the right cushion comb?

Ok,.Let,s take another look. I like pullet number one. Kill The one with the bad eye. Useless. Grow out everyone else those crooked feet don't have to be gentic . Could be raised on slick surface, vitamin deficiency, or too long in the egg before hatching. If not genetic, the breeder could have...