I'm working on getting some good photos of the birds I would like to use this year - some are still young, but i see atleast 6 pullets and 6 cockerals from last years breeding I will consider - doesn't sound like a lot even though I hatched many, and I'm pleased with the 6 of each - a few more to grow out yet. A lot to work on, but also a lot of progress. And I have been keeping good records, mind you this year was easy. I probably won't get pictures until I am moved to the new farm in January.
In the mean time the local racoons and I are having words (I'm too close to neighbors to utilize the Winchester option) - my pens are all raccoon resistant - they can't get in, and the birds are very safe at night, but the coons can still grab through the mesh with their raccoon hands and they have grabbed two and eaten them through the fence. And then I had a helper leave open a gate open a few weeks ago - a wee bit disastrous, I've lost 17 birds in the past month. The new farm will have an electrified perimeter netting around the poultry area (with battery back up), so no more coons I hope. I want to get moved before I lose any more.
After Piet posting pics of his amazing pullet, it is a bit daunting thinking of posting photos of my birds...but I will work on getting some.
So sorry to hear the coons have been nasty with your birds! But great news on the new farm! Hub and I would love to come visit you in the new year once you are settled, Therese.