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I like going sideways otherwise one would have to start a thread about every twist and turn. I believe in the end we would learn less and not enjoy sharing experience lessons learned etc. If I had space I would consider raising small number of dual purpose myself. But real world I live in 4 egg...

Like Rhodesian Ridgebacks, it's same gene as spinal bifida and can result in some pups with spinal issues?

Thanks! I got a but confused well more than a bit, lol. Don't mind the off topic it does make for very interesting reading and I learned a lot new stuff bout chickies like I always do on BYC!

Understood, orchards like oranges are cut from same original tree that the flavor is desirable. So companies are able to produce uniformity of flavor in juice products. Can't do that with a chicken but certain traits like egg size and amount can be passed down even though the hen may not have...

Right just like showing dogs. i know about breeds and showing. was just wondering where the 'show' came in because the discussion was about breeding for laying/ dual purpose etc. Then taking into account region / temperate zone. If you were talking about 'show' how does that make a...

Thanks, I've been looking at adding 1 more in about a year, then another 18 months after that keeping my own personal max at 4 layers. For all of you that have the more wherewithall then I do Happy Holidays!!!

QUOTE="lazy gardener, Araucana are rumpless, therefore have no tails. They lay blue eggs. They are rare and expensive b/c they carry a lethal gene. What lethal Gene are you referring to?

Is this for show birds?

Okay so not to be apart pooper but what do you do if you find out down the road you don't have the passion or wherewithall to keep up a flock of 40 birds? I'm just curious because weather is changing and I just have the 2 hens and it's a lot of work when I'm keeping up with 4 dogs and my health...

You could break it up into chapters. Start with what you have then expand into different articles that have more details explaination etc. Good luck!

I think you should take your response and create an article with it.