I would contact the USDA directly before even bidding. There is a possible 30 day quarintine on the eggs as soon as they hit USA, and England isn't on the list as being free of Exotic Newcastle Disease.
Here's the link for anyone who doesn't know the requirements for importing hatching eggs into the US.
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/poultry_eggs.shtml
It is sad. But some people spend big money on birds, being told that they are "show quality from the best lines". When they post pics and asked for opinions, expecting to get something along the lines of "wow, that bird is amazing. Where did you get it? Best I've seen in awhile! etc" and they...
On that same "bantam crossbred" line the brahmas were the largest birds here for a good many years. They eventually lost that title to the Jersey Giant, which was bred into existence to replace the turkey as a large table bird.
I'll agree, I haven't seen or heard anything disrespectful until that off the wall post.
That and it's also my understanding vulture hocks are not only permitted in Europe but also quite prevalent. By our standards this is an automatic DQ. And as far as knocking socks off, maybe in another 5...
With that coloring, Blue Partridge seems to be the better description, just my own opinion. Most European standards allow vulture hocks, do these have them?
Dan, no one has ever once questioned the fact that you developed the gold laced or buff laced varieties. Your photo collage shows some of your project birds that you were working on in 2009, however, there are no blue laced red or silver laced in this collage. It wasn't until you scribed a play...