Bob Blosl's Heritage Large Fowl Thread

[Wynette]

Bob, I sure can't imagine you ever slowing down...I'm sorry to hear this, but sounds like you have some really good folks who are following in your footsteps. Thinking about you...

 

[Texasmja]

I have been out of it for about a week. My blood pressure went through the roof and had vision problems.

Bob, I hope you are feeling better. I sure enjoy all of your stories and appreciate the wisdom you pass on to this thread. Take care of yourself. God bless.

 

[colburg]

RE: The Call of the Hen Does anyone have, or can they take, some pictures of how to measure the type(Pelvic Bone) Figures 11, 24-34, and condition(Breast Bone) Figures 18-23?

Or can someone explain it a little better?

I think I understand condition. Is it basically how much the breast bone sticks up above the breast when laid on their back?

Measuring Type is stumping me. "Fig 11. Now brush feathers away from vent with back of hand and grasp end of pelvic bone so that it comes flush with outside of fingers."

Thanks,

 

[maryhysong]

RE: The Call of the Hen Does anyone have, or can they take, some pictures of how to measure the type(Pelvic Bone) Figures 11, 24-34, and condition(Breast Bone) Figures 18-23?

Or can someone explain it a little better?

I think I understand condition. Is it basically how much the breast bone sticks up above the breast when laid on their back?

Measuring Type is stumping me. "Fig 11. Now brush feathers away from vent with back of hand and grasp end of pelvic bone so that it comes flush with outside of fingers."

Thanks,

what he means here is basically pinch the end of the pelvic bone so you can see how thick the bone itself is. Because the bigger, thicker the bone, the more meat and the less eggs you get. so hens with thinner, more flexible bones will lay more eggs than girls with thicker, less flexible pelvic bones. That is what he is doing in Fig 11, pinching one pelvic bone to see the thickness of it.



figures 24-31 show him measuring birds with different thicknesses of pelvic bones; in the Hogan system this measurement along with the abdominal measurement is a way of predicting how many eggs a bird will lay in their pullet year. Also useful in helping to cull out yearling hens and decide which are most productive and will be cost effective to keep over a second year or use for breeding.

In figures 32-34 they have killed the bird and stripped all the flesh off the pelvic bones. Figures 32 & 33 show crooked pelvic bones, where they are curved in and are not even one side to the other. # 34 shows ideal pelvic bones shape.

I have read through Hogan a couple times now. Glad you reminded me of this; I am going to read through it again. Most of what he writes makes perfect sense to me and I will take these measurements into consideration when I choose my next breeders for my EE and OE projects.

 

[cluck-cluck]

Dear Mr. Blosl,

I'm really sorry you got sick and hope you'll recover fully and quickly. I'm sorry you had to give away your line of rocks, but am glad you'll be keeping a few bantams to keep yourself busy. This happened to my youngest uncle about 10 years ago, and with proper diet and meds, he's all better, and I do hope you will be as well. He'll be 74 this year and is still working, remodeling houses, and going strong. I'll add you to my prayers that you fully recover and end up better than ever!

::: Ingrid

 

[Beekissed]

My heart and prayers go out to you, Bob.

White Rocks hold the favored place in my poultry heart and I have enjoyed reading about and seeing the pics of what you have produced in this breed. My hat goes off to you and I thank you for your years of dedication to my favorite breed. I'm sure many generations of White Rocks have been improved due to your love of the breed.

THANK YOU, ROBERT BLOSL!
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[lualshannon]

"abdominal spacing

I have been out of it for about a week. My blood pressure went through the roof and had vision problems. Sunday I took all the Mottle Javas to Anthony P. in Melanino Florida about thirty miles North of Pensacola. Anthony had raised my white rocks for about four years. He and our good friend from Texas who got the ten chicks are now in charge of taking care of them and spread them to others in the next year. Hope to have a trio to share with some very interested person at the Newnan Georgia Show this February.

Also, just got back from taking two pair of my old white rocks and seven chicks to Frank H. in Mifflin Alabama he has had my white rocks for over ten years. I am now out of large fowl.

Got to cut back as just cant handle the labor of the place and all the chickens.

One thing I noticed and thought about after I took my last White Rocks off of my place after 21 years was a hen looked at me and said what are you doing to us. I told her you are going to a better place. You have been prisoned in a 8x8 pen for six months can not go out side and walk or even look for a bug or a blade of grass because of varmints. Where I am taking you have a 12x12 foot hen house six nests, and a fifty by 100 foot yard fenced in. The new owner will let you out in the early am and lock you up at night to protect you. You will live a life of Riley.

When we put them in the big yard with the other six white rocks their old aunts and uncles from four years ago they flopped their wings and said farewell. I will go see them every six months or so but a old line which I had for me is over.

I will work with my Rhode Island Red Bantams and try to keep them going and Walt I got seven Buff Silkies to raise up and keep.

In regards to "abdominal spacing I did not catch this when I read it this mourning but then When I saw the Call of the Hen book above it all registered. If you breed with his concepts like I use to do and push for high egg production, you will get good feather quality and good finger spacing in the right places. Great book on of my favorites I ever read. bob

Good afternoon, Mr. Belosi,
I am very sorry to hear about your high blood pressure problems. I've had high blood pressure all my life and controlled it with my diet, and herbs, without the need of medications. Please do take care of yourself, and also please remember that it can be taken under control.
I am very touched with the story of how you let go of your little hen; feelings, and thoughts about it. How wonderful to see a fine example of compassion towards these wonderful, intelligent little beings..
Lual

 

[thedragonlady]

"abdominal spacing

I have been out of it for about a week. My blood pressure went through the roof and had vision problems. Sunday I took all the Mottle Javas to Anthony P. in Melanino Florida about thirty miles North of Pensacola. Anthony had raised my white rocks for about four years. He and our good friend from Texas who got the ten chicks are now in charge of taking care of them and spread them to others in the next year. Hope to have a trio to share with some very interested person at the Newnan Georgia Show this February.

Also, just got back from taking two pair of my old white rocks and seven chicks to Frank H. in Mifflin Alabama he has had my white rocks for over ten years. I am now out of large fowl.

Got to cut back as just cant handle the labor of the place and all the chickens.

One thing I noticed and thought about after I took my last White Rocks off of my place after 21 years was a hen looked at me and said what are you doing to us. I told her you are going to a better place. You have been prisoned in a 8x8 pen for six months can not go out side and walk or even look for a bug or a blade of grass because of varmints. Where I am taking you have a 12x12 foot hen house six nests, and a fifty by 100 foot yard fenced in. The new owner will let you out in the early am and lock you up at night to protect you. You will live a life of Riley.

When we put them in the big yard with the other six white rocks their old aunts and uncles from four years ago they flopped their wings and said farewell. I will go see them every six months or so but a old line which I had for me is over.

I will work with my Rhode Island Red Bantams and try to keep them going and Walt I got seven Buff Silkies to raise up and keep.

In regards to "abdominal spacing I did not catch this when I read it this mourning but then When I saw the Call of the Hen book above it all registered. If you breed with his concepts like I use to do and push for high egg production, you will get good feather quality and good finger spacing in the right places. Great book on of my favorites I ever read. bob

Bob,
You have to look at the fact that you have been the start of so many lines of heritage breeds. Your birds will go on, and I'm sure will have your guidance. Mentoring is hard work though. I'm glad you have the bantams to feed your soul on a daily basis.

 

[aveca]

Dear Mr. Blosl,

I'm really sorry you got sick and hope you'll recover fully and quickly. I'm sorry you had to give away your line of rocks, but am glad you'll be keeping a few bantams to keep yourself busy. This happened to my youngest uncle about 10 years ago, and with proper diet and meds, he's all better, and I do hope you will be as well. He'll be 74 this year and is still working, remodeling houses, and going strong. I'll add you to my prayers that you fully recover and end up better than ever!

::: Ingrid

X2!!!!!!!

 

[PEI chicken]

Dear Mr. Blosl

I'm sorry to hear that you are having problems with your blood pressure. Please follow your doctor's recommendations and take care of yourself. It must have been difficult to downsize your flocks. I empathize with you, and am happy that you found places for your birds where they will be so well taken care of.

I want to thank you for the glowing comments that you made about pictures of my spprs last winter. Your compliments made my day, my week, my month, perhaps even my year!

Your comments were so encouraging that I am spending much more time and effort on trying to improve my small flock of silver pencilled plymouth rocks. I have noticed from following this website that you have made generous contributions of your time and knowledge to help others. I want you to know that it is much appreciated!

even from far away on Prince Edward Island, Canada . . . Get well soon, I pray.