Hey Johnny Kool, I can't seem to find the older forum I was referring to, but I'm sure it was one of you guys. I do want to work on developing my own line of hackle birds, but starting slow as more of a hobby. I'm looking to get started, learn and progress. Right now I want to find some eggs to...
I have been tying flies the past few years, all my knowledge is from youtube though, and a few books. I'd consider myself a beginner. I have bought all the supplies I've used so far, except for some pheasant feathers and alpaca fiber. I have been starring at my Rhode Island Red rooster the past...
Yes, I agree with you. It took so long to develop their qualities, it would be very unlikely to share with the masses, so it's indeed an impossibility. Someone mentioned in a previous post to make sure the birds lineage is documented and be weary while buying. But I don't think there are birds...
I'm more so looking to raise birds with a unique purpose, and to try some selective breeding. I do plan on starting this very small scale. I already have standard egg laying chickens, and a farm, and a few other animals. Except for the initial cost of obtaining the eggs what makes these birds so...
Hello everyone,
I have been looking through all the forums on Genetic Hackle birds for Fly Tying. A common theme I see is people wanting to buy eggs to raise their own birds for this purpose. I am one of those people.
There are many posts from several years ago where these eggs were being...