Notice your fellow has the typical large spurs of this breed. I always thought it was a good thing my guys wasn't people aggressive. LOL
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Notice your fellow has the typical large spurs of this breed. I always thought it was a good thing my guys wasn't people aggressive. LOL
Mine has some pretty impressive spurs as well. Needle sharp and loooong. Never an ounce of aggression towards any of us but I do worry if he gets out and the dog pesters him... He could do some damage. Most of the hens are pretty flighty but he is really great. Friendly and curious.Notice your fellow has the typical large spurs of this breed. I always thought it was a good thing my guys wasn't people aggressive. LOL
You are correct!Hi every body. Im new here and found this thread while looking for blue egg breeds.
I have a question for you. Aren't arkansas blues just a solid color, clean faced whiting true blue? I did my own investigative work, though I havnt read all of the posts concerning this breed, I believe that arkansas blues are from whiting farms. Here's my reasoning
Arkansas blues were bred by Dr. Bramwell of U of A. He got his from another breeder. One of his students noted this as well, and that his flock make good backyard layers, but not a good candidate for a new breed because of the lack of standardization.
J Hall noted, on a for sale ad, that
"The UofA have dispersed their flock and the "unknown" researcher has sold his flock to an unnamed commercial industry hatchery."
Thomas whiting (owner of whiting farms) got his PhD from UofA. There's no doubt in my mind that he shared eggs with an old friend, Dr B. So if you fill in the blanks, the unknown researcher (Dr Whiting) sold his flock to an unamed hatchery (Murray Mcmurray).
Make of it what you will. If it's true, it doesn't make Arkansas Blues any less special. I'm just looking for a little closure to the mysterious origin of this breed.