Arizona Chickens

[Bobby Basham]

I was wondering what color of eggs that these NN/Australorp chicks that I hatched out might lay later on if pullet, since the mother is a green egg layer, but the Australorp lays the light brown/beige egg. I decided to ask @DesertChic because she has all of that experience with her's. She told me that I have basically created the Naked Neck version of an Easter Egger, and if they are pullet, they could lay a variety of colored eggs. I guess that I will have to wait and see. This could get interesting.

Is this a NN Roo over an Australorp Hen or vise versa?

With all the different breeds and crosses out there, you're entering into the world of Leggo's. The combinations are endless, and don't be surprised when they surprise you. You're entering the field of genetics, and can get complicated, depending on what you're breeding for.

We need more folks like you to come up with some different strains to suit our needs and different regions. Maybe we'll find that "ideal" chicken to suit our needs for our specific areas.

Keep pursuing, and hopefully you'll end up with something worthy of mention. Everyone doesn't have the time/patience for breeding projects...most just want to have eggs and/or meat.

 

[igorsMistress]

@Bobby Basham. She has a blue naked neck chick over there. That's already worth mentioning

@BlueBaby. You're mixing over there. I really want to know what you get from your splash girl and the NN roo. I bet those will interesting!

 

[igorsMistress]

Freeze warnings in many areas tonight folks. Stay warm!

 

[MagicChicken]

All the stuff that I bought was that dark, rust colored, pressure-treated wood, guaranteed not to rot. I wanted to use it for my extra deck and some portions of my coop.

Still recommend hand-picking the lumber. Because all of it twists and warps.

 

[BlueBaby]

Is this a NN Roo over an Australorp Hen or vise versa?

With all the different breeds and crosses out there, you're entering into the world of Leggo's. The combinations are endless, and don't be surprised when they surprise you. You're entering the field of genetics, and can get complicated, depending on what you're breeding for.

We need more folks like you to come up with some different strains to suit our needs and different regions. Maybe we'll find that "ideal" chicken to suit our needs for our specific areas.

Keep pursuing, and hopefully you'll end up with something worthy of mention. Everyone doesn't have the time/patience for breeding projects...most just want to have eggs and/or meat.

The chicks parents was a Blue Australorp rooster over a NN/EE mixed hen. The chicks hatched out Black and blue, following the Australorp coloring that I have. I have now penned the Blue rooster separate, and have turned the NN rooster that I have in with all 10 hens. (Yes, some of the hens are NN's, and some are the Australorps). My splash Australorp pullet should start laying soon, so I might end up with some splash NN/Australorp mixes later on. This is good though, because they won't be too closely related to the ones I just hatched, so could be bred together too.

Edit: I forgot to mention that the NN/EE mix hen that is the NN/Australorp chicks mother is now living with @cactusrota

 

[BlueBaby]

@Bobby Basham. She has a blue naked neck chick over there. That's already worth mentioning

@BlueBaby. You're mixing over there. I really want to know what you get from your splash girl and the NN roo. I bet those will interesting!

No, I have 2 of the blue ones, and a black one that ended up with the NN's. Those are staying here so I can grow them out. The 3 chicks that are pure Australorp's (2 Blue, 1 Black) are up for grabs to who wants them. That's funny, I just thought about it, there ended up being 2 blues, and 1 black in each of those 2 sets.

I have to wait until this splash girl starts laying eggs and they get a bit bigger after that, but when I do it I will let you know how it turns out. With the Splash NN, I might try to work towards having the splash hens in them that will lay those pretty turquoise eggs. Do you think those would be cool?

 

[Bobby Basham]

Just my humble, miniscule opinion. You breeders keep working on those recipes until you find that perfect mix. You may come up with something that even the large hatcheries will drool over. You know they're out there to make a quick buck with their turnover of chicks. Get a patent for that recipe, which could be worth big bucks, publicize and present your wares to those big corporations and the public to see what nibbles you get. Keep that recipe private. I'm not saying that you're gonna retire wealthy, but put something out there on the market that we can all appreciate.

Being a breeder is a different occupation than most common folks who just want eggs and meat. They have a different mindset. There is always that question of "what can I do to improve/modify" to suit our needs. Our little feathered friends are amazing indeed, and it never ceases to amaze me with some of the crosses you come up with.

 

[cavemanrich]

Just my humble, miniscule opinion. You breeders keep working on those recipes until you find that perfect mix. You may come up with something that even the large hatcheries will drool over. You know they're out there to make a quick buck with their turnover of chicks. Get a patent for that recipe, which could be worth big bucks, publicize and present your wares to those big corporations and the public to see what nibbles you get. Keep that recipe private. I'm not saying that you're gonna retire wealthy, but put something out there on the market that we can all appreciate.

Being a breeder is a different occupation than most common folks who just want eggs and meat. They have a different mindset. There is always that question of "what can I do to improve/modify" to suit our needs. Our little feathered friends are amazing indeed, and it never ceases to amaze me with some of the crosses you come up with.

Here is the problem with this. These are just personal thoughts.
BTW there is a person that developed a variety all her own, and its not flying off the shelf. At least no Hatchery is interested in taking it over.
(you read all the post here so you may remember her, The ones that look similar to the Swedish Flower, only smaller.) If I was closer I would already own 2 pullets.
So in order to cash it in BIG, one would have to develop A SUPER CHICKEN, and it would have to be STERILE. This way only you have the formula, and breeding stock in your possession.
The reality with chickens is............ Buy a few of the desired chickens and breed them your self.
Those peeps do not return to you for more purchases very often.
Of course there are breeders that do well with their line of chickens. They breed to SOP. They work hard at it. Their volume does not match those of the large hatcheries.

 

[BlueBaby]

Just my humble, miniscule opinion. You breeders keep working on those recipes until you find that perfect mix. You may come up with something that even the large hatcheries will drool over. You know they're out there to make a quick buck with their turnover of chicks. Get a patent for that recipe, which could be worth big bucks, publicize and present your wares to those big corporations and the public to see what nibbles you get. Keep that recipe private. I'm not saying that you're gonna retire wealthy, but put something out there on the market that we can all appreciate.

Being a breeder is a different occupation than most common folks who just want eggs and meat. They have a different mindset. There is always that question of "what can I do to improve/modify" to suit our needs. Our little feathered friends are amazing indeed, and it never ceases to amaze me with some of the crosses you come up with.

Bobby, I am not interested in selling mine to hatcheries. I only sell to individuals who live in my state who want what I have. I do not plan on having some big operation.

 

[Bobby Basham]

Here is the problem with this. These are just personal thoughts.
BTW there is a person that developed a variety all her own, and its not flying off the shelf. At least no Hatchery is interested in taking it over.
(you read all the post here so you may remember her, The ones that look similar to the Swedish Flower, only smaller.) If I was closer I would already own 2 pullets.
So in order to cash it in BIG, one would have to develop A SUPER CHICKEN, and it would have to be STERILE. This way only you have the formula, and breeding stock in your possession.
The reality with chickens is............ Buy a few of the desired chickens and breed them your self.
Those peeps do not return to you for more purchases very often.
Of course there are breeders that do well with their line of chickens. They breed to SOP. They work hard at it. Their volume does not match those of the large hatcheries.

It's a shame that chickens don't get the same respect as the more highly respected dogs, cats, cattle, horses, etc. bred for different traits as shown in those televised AKA SOP shows. It would be nice to see a poultry show on occasion and give them some recognition.

This is a dual-purpose critter that will provide you well, if properly cared for. These are amazing animals and it behooves me how they can be ranked so low on the totem pole. Everybody can't afford/or want that big juicy steak, so the next go-to is chicken and/or fish.