Arkansas folks speak up.........

[Arkansas81]

Just about any breed does okay in Arkansas.  It's just a matter of deciding what you want to raise.
Just remember though the will be variations within the breed.  Usually my Naked Necks lay great in the winter, this winter, not so well.  They actually were laying fair, new pullets just started laying about 2 to 21/2 months ago.  After to the power loss on Christmas Day they have just about quit, I had them under lights, they are now back under lights.
Same with my Easter Eggers. 

I agree with draye...any breed does pretty good here in ark. Just keep in mind a few things egg production, egg color,etc. What do u want them for-eggs, yard candy....and your set up. What is doable with coop and run. They are tons of fun and well worth all the hard work. Good luck!!

 

[Arkansas81]

Just about any breed does okay in Arkansas.  It's just a matter of deciding what you want to raise.
Just remember though the will be variations within the breed.  Usually my Naked Necks lay great in the winter, this winter, not so well.  They actually were laying fair, new pullets just started laying about 2 to 21/2 months ago.  After to the power loss on Christmas Day they have just about quit, I had them under lights, they are now back under lights.
Same with my Easter Eggers. 

I agree with draye...any breed does pretty good here in ark. Just keep in mind a few things egg production, egg color,etc. What do u want them for-eggs, yard candy....and your set up. What is doable with coop and run. They are tons of fun and well worth all the hard work. Good luck!!

 

[Arkansas81]

Just about any breed does okay in Arkansas.  It's just a matter of deciding what you want to raise.
Just remember though the will be variations within the breed.  Usually my Naked Necks lay great in the winter, this winter, not so well.  They actually were laying fair, new pullets just started laying about 2 to 21/2 months ago.  After to the power loss on Christmas Day they have just about quit, I had them under lights, they are now back under lights.
Same with my Easter Eggers. 

I agree with draye...any breed does pretty good here in ark. Just keep in mind a few things egg production, egg color,etc. What do u want them for-eggs, yard candy....and your set up. What is doable with coop and run. They are tons of fun and well worth all the hard work. Good luck!!

 

[Arkansas81]

Just about any breed does okay in Arkansas.  It's just a matter of deciding what you want to raise.
Just remember though the will be variations within the breed.  Usually my Naked Necks lay great in the winter, this winter, not so well.  They actually were laying fair, new pullets just started laying about 2 to 21/2 months ago.  After to the power loss on Christmas Day they have just about quit, I had them under lights, they are now back under lights.
Same with my Easter Eggers. 

I agree with draye...any breed does pretty good here in ark. Just keep in mind a few things egg production, egg color,etc. What do u want them for-eggs, yard candy....and your set up. What is doable with coop and run. They are tons of fun and well worth all the hard work. Good luck!!

 

[HallFamilyFarm]

Just a friendly reminder that a swap will start at about 2 Pm after Dr. Bramwell gets done with the seminar.

By popular request......

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...flock-meetup-seminar-arkansas-january-12-2013


Poultry Breeding and Genetics in the Small Flock Meetup Seminar



Saturday, January 12, 2013
12:00 PM To 2:00 PM

Brown's Country Restaurant
in Benton, Benton, AR (edit map)
I-30 West, exit 118

We plan on videoing this meetup seminar and placing a link on BYC so all can enjoy and learn!
Please post what birds and/or equipment you are bringing to the swap after the seminar!

This meetup will have special guest Dr. R. Keith Bramwell speaking on Poultry Breeding and Genetics in the small flock! Please RSVP so we know how many to expect. We encourage you to come early and buy the "All You Can Eat" Buffet lunch at Brown's Country Restaurant http://brownscountryrestaurant.com No purchase is necessary to attend this Meetup.

There will also be a swap meet afterwards next door at the old gas station. It may be best if bringing something for the swap, you park under the gas station canopy. Space under cover is limited. First come, first serve.

Dr. Bramwell is the show superintendent for the Arkansas State Fair. He is active in research for the commercial poultry industry, backyard poultry and exhibition poultry. He judges many county fairs.
This seminar will be about Poultry Breeding and Genetics in the small flock and will include a powerpoint presentation plus a hands on project!

Michael Schlumbohm, UofA student from Ohio (and BYC member) will do a small part of the discussion as well.

Learn more about our speaker at http://poultryscience.uark.edu/4633.htm
R. Keith Bramwell, PhD; Associate Professor, Hatchery/Breeder Management, Department of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas

R. Keith Bramwell


Extension Reproductive Physiologist


Address

Center of Excellence for Poultry Science

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 479-841-6498
mailto:
[email protected]
Education

· Ph.D., Poultry Science, University of Georgia, 1995
· M.S., Poultry Science, University of Georgia, 1991
· B.S., Animal Science, Brigham Young University, 1989
Professional Experience

· Assistant Professor and Extension Poultry Specialist, University of Georgia, 1996
· Joined the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science as an Extension Poultry Specialist, 2000
Research Area

· The many factors (both management and physiological) that influence fertility and embryonic mortality in broiler breeders. Specifically, Dr. Bramwell has been involved with studies on the effects of breeder flock age on the decline in fertility and sperm-egg interaction, hatchability and the associated increases in early embryonic mortality from a commercial perspective.
· Hatching egg handling and storage and the effects on hatchability and embryo livability.
· The various areas of the poultry industry as they relate to reproduction and hatchery management.
Publications

· Bramwell, R.K. and B. Howarth. 1992. Preferential attachment of cock spermatozoa to the perivitelline layer directly over the germinal disc of the hen's ovum. Biology of Reproduction 47:1137-1147.
· Bramwell, R.K., H.L. Marks, and B. Howarth, 1995. Quantitative determination of sperm penetration of the perivitelline layer of the hen's ovum as assessed in oviposited eggs. Poultry Science 74:1875-1883.
· Bramwell, R.K., C.D. McDaniel, J.L. Wilson, and B. Howarth, 1996. Age effect of male and female broiler breeders on sperm penetration of the perivitelline layer overlying the germinal disc. Poultry Science 75:755-762.
· Bramwell, R.K. and B. Howarth, 1992. Cross-reactivity of sperm-binding proteins from the chicken, turkey, and duck oocytes. Poultry Science 71:1927-1932.
· McDaniel, C.D., R.K. Bramwell, J.L. Wilson, and B. Howarth, Jr. 1995. Fertility of male and female broiler breeders following exposure to elevated ambient temperatures. Poultry Science 74:1029-1038.

 

[AmandaCastle]

I'm in Cabot (little under a half hour north of LR). Looking to start my first coop soon!!

 

[draye]

I'm in Cabot (little under a half hour north of LR). Looking to start my first coop soon!!

Hello and

, From Mablevale, AR.

 

[Puddin Fluff]

Well I am trying to learn all I can before I jump in the chicken game. Any suggestions on breeds that do well in Arkansas? I am also working on a coop design and was wondering when I needed to plan on getting chickens? When is the best time?

I think folks answered the breed question but as to when to get chickens, if you want baby chicks there are usually lots available in the spring but you need to have a place to brood them until they can go outside (6-8 weeks depending on weather). If you want started birds (ones that are ready to go in the pen, they cost more but you don't have to have the space to put them in and baby them. Hope that helps and welcoome. This is a great place to ask questions.

 

[Puddin Fluff]

I'm in Cabot (little under a half hour north of LR). Looking to start my first coop soon!!

So much fun to start up! Welcome.

 

[caj1985]

Good morning, everyone.

Does anyone have an extra Salmon Faverolle rooster? I keep hatching pullets. I'll post in the Arkansas swap thread also.