Bob Blosl's Heritage Large Fowl Thread

[chickensNpoodles]

How does one get on the right track to getting these heritage breeds. I am so loving the heritage Barred Plymouth Rocks and the Heritage Rhode Island Reds. I am pulling my hair out trying to locate someone who ships hatching eggs.

 

[Ducks and Banny hens]

Oh, i have a photo hanging up in my quarters of my grandfather feeding his chickens C. 1926. I should upload it and show you all. You can identify most of the breeds.

 

[sgribble]

I would really like to see that picture!

 

[Ducks and Banny hens]

He was 4 yrs. old.

 

[Matt1616]

Chickensnpoodles, would you only want to buy hatching eggs? Why not chicks?

 

[lildinkem]

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Join the club and ask the President of that club who they can refer you too. I agree buy a breeding age duo before buying eggs and or chicks. Then you know what yor getting. You can wait 7 months to find out that the eggs or chicks you bought are not of quality you may want. OR go to shows and ask aound.

 

[HallFamilyFarm]

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Here is a better idea. Forget the breed clubs and just join the American Poultry Association at http://www.amerpoultryassn.com

New members get the current year book with lots of advertising by breeders that want to sell their stock. They usually list their winnings as well. You can spend $10 here and $12 there to join breed clubs and end up with nothing but a list of possible breeders that may never respond to you. The two breed clubs that I serve on the board have no membership fee. The economy is tight and we know folks have less cash. So join the parent club at http://www.amerpoultryassn.com/APA_ShoppingMall3.htm Its the best value!

 

[HallFamilyFarm]

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For Rhode Island Red hatching eggs check with Duane Urch. We have his price list posted at Exhibition Turkey Hatchery List

 

[chickensNpoodles]

Matt, I thought people were only shipping eggs. I would be interested in chicks, adults!

 

[chickensNpoodles]

Jim thank you for the links. I appreciate any help I can get. In my area, chicken breeds are so mixed, it is hard to find a true breed. I take pride in my chickens and I want to carry on the linage of the Best Of The Best. I want my children to know these wonderful breeds and to carry on the excellence of these breeds. Preserve them for generations to come.