A Heritage of Perfection: Standard-bred Large Fowl

[Wisher1000]

I have noted that it is noticeable in some, but have not checked each individual for the fault.

 

[gjensen]

I have noted that it is noticeable in some, but have not checked each individual for the fault.

Let us know what you find out. They are delightful birds. I especially like the Golden Campines. I like that white earlobe's contrast with the orange.

How do they hatch, and grow out? Are they relatively sturdy?

 

[Wisher1000]

I looked it up in the SOP and realized that with it sandwiched between 'crooked' and 'deformed' I must have considered it something severe. I am so bummed. I don't want to have to start over ..... Again. Oh man......

 

[gjensen]

I looked it up in the SOP and realized that with it sandwiched between 'crooked' and 'deformed' I must have considered it something severe. I am so bummed. I don't want to have to start over ..... Again. Oh man......

Have you checked all of them? I cannot tell by the picture, certainly, that the pullet has the problem. Pull them all off of the roost tonight and check them out individually. Do not just look at them, run your hand down their back and feel them.

 

[fowlman01]

Have you checked all of them? I cannot tell by the picture, certainly, that the pullet has the problem. Pull them all off of the roost tonight and check them out individually. Do not just look at them, run your hand down their back and feel them.

Great idea. Hopefully it is not as bad as you think Wisher.

Walt

 

[Wisher1000]

With this variety/breed. It is not a matter of acquiring a good line, it is a matter of finding any examples of the breed. I knew when I started that they were endangered and needed lots of work. I just didn't know how bad a shape they are in. These birds, though not perfect, are where I'm at. I have to work with these until such time as I have acquired or produced something better. I will just keep plugging away, and keep looking for more, and appreciating whatever progress and assistance I get along the way.

George- I will check them all as soon as I can. Thank you.

 

[gjensen]

With this variety/breed. It is not a matter if acquiring a good line, it is a matter of finding any examples of the breed. I knew when I started that they were endangered and needed lots of work. I just didn't know how bad a shape they are in. These birds, though not perfect, are where I'm at. I have to work with these until such time as I have acquired or produced something better. I will just keep plugging away, and keep looking for more, and appreciating whatever progress and assistance I get along the way.

George- I will check them all as soon as I can. Thank you.

I think the challenge is part of the appeal, and is motivating.

 

[Wisher1000]

Challenging? Yes.
Frustrating? Yes.
Rewarding? It better be......

What was that I said not long ago? Two steps forward, one step back?
More like, One step forward, slip, fall backward and roll down the slope and into the ditch.

 

[LindaB220]

Challenging? Yes.
Frustrating? Yes.
Rewarding? It better be......

What was that I said not long ago? Two steps forward, one step back?
More like, One step forward, slip, fall backward and roll down the slope and into the ditch.

Bahahahaha God love ya. Wisher, just keep plugging. I know you have some birds that don't have the hump. That's your starting point.

 

[troyer]

I looked it up in the SOP and realized that with it sandwiched between 'crooked' and 'deformed' I must have considered it something severe. I am so bummed. I don't want to have to start over ..... Again. Oh man......

I suppose if you want to get somewhere faster than what you are now, you'll have to hatch 150-200 chicks a year and select only the very best. By hatching in large numbers you get a bigger selection. I experienced it in my Cubalaya by hatching 350 chicks a year, after 3 years I am getting a nice number of good ones. I was told not to expect more than 10% of what I hatch to be keepers, but I ended up with only 2-3% being keepers and it's paying off well in this 3rd year of breeding. I'm not getting perfect birds, but they are nearing show quality, and I started with other's culls. If you have the facilities and financial means to do high volume hatching, I highly recommend it.
If I didn't already have a favorite breed, I could see myself breeding Campines just for the challenge.