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Congrats Walt! Would love to see better photos of them.

Wow, he's close to perfect!

That is an awesome sight and an ideal set up. Much easier system than the way I've been doing it. What size are those coops? I do need cages like that ... no prices on the Keipper website ... I'll probably need to sell a cow to be able to afford that many.

Your chicken yard must be an incredible sight, with all your beautiful breeds!

Good for you! Make sure that your coop has plenty of ventilation. Depending on your climate, one window may not be enough. On the side that faces away from the rain & wind, you may consider having the top 2/3 open, covered in hardware cloth wire to protect against predators. If you are in a very...

Does she still have down at that age, or feathers of a color other than salmon?

We do our best to be supportive of each other. I don't mean this to be insulting, but it sometimes feels like the blind leading the blind there. That's why we need some guidance. Another thing that I got from Walt is that these are so new that we just don't know what to expect yet. Early in the...

Sorry, I couldn't find anyone to video it. I know Walt and NYReds are very busy, but I wish that they could visit the thread for those of us raising Kathy's strain of Delawares. We have so many questions and need help to do this right...

Thank you again for all your help! I looked over my photos of the one that looked like his tail was too low. Quote: Sorry that I missed you both. And thanks so much to Daphne for helping me haul birds back and forth.

In addition to the ALBC, the SPPA is one of the best places for information on historic poultry breeds: http://sppa.webs.com/

According to the Standard, there is only a half pound difference in the cocks and the hens have the same standard weight. I've owned both breeds, but my Buckeyes were originally bought from a hatchery. So this may not really be a fair comparison. My Delawares mature faster than my Buckeyes did...

I would be happy with one breed, which would be my Dorkings, but my husband HAS to have brown eggs. I think that's silly but need to keep him happy. I tried the Delawares and fell in love with them. Awesome egg layers, great meat and very pretty birds. Being serious about breeding, I got rid...

I'm not a pro, and I was told on another forum that using a small bird was foolish. But I am using one smaller size hen because she has the perfect tail & tail angle, plus the red ear lobes that I need in the rest of my Dorkings. I single mated this year, so I'll be able to tell how or whether...

I take manure samples into the lab at the California Animal Health & Food Safety Lab, which is next to the University at Davis. It's just a few dollars for the test. I don't know if there is anything like that where this guy is, but the test can be done by anyone who knows how to use a...

This seems to be working for me, not only with the chickens, but with all my livestock.

The most effective way to eliminate internal parasites is to have a manure sample tested by a lab or a vet or anyone who knows what to look for with a microscope. Once you know what parasites you are dealing with, if any, you can do targeted worming with the appropriate wormer. That way, you...

What about if you have to get them used to wire cages for showing?

My Dorkings also have low tails at first and then they get higher. I didn't think that was unusual until Walt told me that it can be strain specific.

I'd love to see photos, when you get them!

Have you tried it? Here's the link for the USPS rules and there's nothing about NPIP: http://pe.usps.gov/text/pub52/pub52c5_007.htm Maybe it's one of those state laws that are "loosely" enforced? I know, here in Cali. you are supposed to get a health certificate, etc. for interstate...