Bob Blosl's Heritage Large Fowl Thread

[rodriguezpoultry]

There is a lot of talk on this thread about American and English breeds. Does anyone on this thread raise any asiatic, continental, or Mediterranean breeds?
I'm working on black hamburg large fowl and I used to raise dark brown leghorns in RC and SC.

I raise Langshans and I always love to hear any news about the gorgeous Minorca.

 

[OSUman]

I have White Face Black Spanish, and Anconas.

There is a lot of talk on this thread about American and English breeds. Does anyone on this thread raise any asiatic, continental, or Mediterranean breeds?
I'm working on black hamburg large fowl and I used to raise dark brown leghorns in RC and SC.

 

[mschlumb]

 I had a lot of thoughts and ideas as I was looking for these. Since I have located what I believe is my best shot with this breed, I have put away all other ideas. I do not know enough about these particular birds to consider anything. I have found that it takes me a year to even know what I have. The best I could say is that I hope to not lose a single bird, and hatch and raise as many as I can. I would guess that this time next year, I will have an idea what I am dealing with.
 Regardless, I will discuss what I do or don't with the man that is helping me get these. Out of respect if for no other reason. He had mentioned the same possibility that you did. Apparently this strain has influence on these hatchery flocks, even when it is said "that they have done something with them".
 For now, I hope driving to pick them up goes well tomorrow. Then getting some eggs set and hatched. Maybe I am saying, that I do not want to count my eggs before they hatch. All I know right now is that they will be secured and cared for the best that I am able to do. That is if I make it home with them tomorrow.

That's a good idea, breed a lot and learn how they "work". And It's always good to have a master breeder who is willing to help you.

 

[BarnGoddess01]

I had two people ask me I would like some Black Jersey Giants and I think I got two people who can supply us with eggs and maybe a third one. It sure would be nice if I could get a dozen or two at the New nan Georgia Show in Feb. I could bring them home and then hatch them for these two members. But one way or another we will have Black Jersey Giants for our two members next year.

There is a saying WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND. ALSO AS YOU SOW SO SHALL YOU REAP.

Zig Zigler told me in person IF YOU HELP ENOUGH PEOPLE GET WHAT THEY WANT YOU WILL GET WHAT YOU WANT.

I have always believed this and I keep pushing helping people find these rare breeds and then when I WANT SOME THING FOR ME. It shows up. Is is fate? Is it karma?
Is it the power of the sub conscious mind that you believe you can do it when they say you cant like my Grand Mother use to tell me?

Well his is my Christmas Present for all I have done I think for the folks on this tread. If not my reward is com pleat.

Thanks to a great friend in Poultry. Here is my GIFT. Thank you.

http://bobspens.webs.com/

Bob! Those pens are spectacular!!!

Apparently, you create more than just fabulous chickens.

I will be in touch prior to Newnan - once I decide which pen I want.

 

[Texasmja]

http://bobspens.webs.com/

I would like to buy one of your Bethlehem Olivewood pens after the new year. My husband would LOVE this pen, this is wood from trees in Israel correct?

 

[fowlman01]

Bob! Those pens are spectacular!!!

Apparently, you create more than just fabulous chickens.

I will be in touch prior to Newnan - once I decide which pen I want.

Imagine my surprise when I found out they weren't chicken pens.........but pens that can write.
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Very good job Bob!

Walt

 

[fowlman01]

There is a lot of talk on this thread about American and English breeds. Does anyone on this thread raise any asiatic, continental, or Mediterranean breeds?
I'm working on black hamburg large fowl and I used to raise dark brown leghorns in RC and SC.

I have some AOSB birds. Shamo and Asil.

I wish I had some of our black Hamburgs to send you, they were very good birds from Don Krahe originally. The judges thought they were too big.....lol

Walt

 

[Yard full o' rocks]

You had some stunning birds and you remember what the judge said from Iowa. The female was the best he ever saw.

Anyone who wants some nice looking dual purpose chickens these Light Sussex that Holly has are the best I ever saw live or in pictures.

She might be able to help some of you who would love to help this very rare breed of chickens and color pattern.

I had two people ask me I would like some Black Jersey Giants and I think I got two people who can supply us with eggs and maybe a third one. It sure would be nice if I could get a dozen or two at the New nan Georgia Show in Feb. I could bring them home and then hatch them for these two members. But one way or another we will have Black Jersey Giants for our two members next year.

There is a saying WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND. ALSO AS YOU SOW SO SHALL YOU REAP.

Zig Zigler told me in person IF YOU HELP ENOUGH PEOPLE GET WHAT THEY WANT YOU WILL GET WHAT YOU WANT.

I have always believed this and I keep pushing helping people find these rare breeds and then when I WANT SOME THING FOR ME. It shows up. Is is fate? Is it karma?
Is it the power of the sub conscious mind that you believe you can do it when they say you cant like my Grand Mother use to tell me?

Well his is my Christmas Present for all I have done I think for the folks on this tread. If not my reward is com pleat.

Thanks to a great friend in Poultry. Here is my GIFT. Thank you.

http://bobspens.webs.com/

Bob

You know I will forever more be indebted to you for "helping ME to get what I wanted"....no way I'd have the LF Columbian Rocks had it not been for your kindness and the fact you knew so many people in this hobby. You certainly could have found many other places to entrust that trio of birds....to people you knew MUCH better than myself, and I will forever be grateful for your kindness. I will spend the years trying to make you proud of the fact you entrusted these birds to me

The world needs more people like yourself.....willing to put others first, and I see that from you over and over

I'm blessed as a result

Merry Christmas!!

 

[Lacy Blues]

There is a lot of talk on this thread about American and English breeds. Does anyone on this thread raise any asiatic, continental, or Mediterranean breeds?
I'm working on black hamburg large fowl and I used to raise dark brown leghorns in RC and SC.

I raise Andalusians and my daughter raises Golden Campines. She has a few of the Chamois Campine as well. Gorgeous coloring!

I expect to get 3prs of B. Catalanas tomorrow, God willing. These are from an 80s import from Peru. It took no small effort to locate them.

I'm assuming these are large fowl? If you need a bantam line, I know a fellow in California who has "created" his own line.

Could you use hatchery birds to cross in your exhibition line to start a new strain? I'm not real excited about using hatchery stock but maybe would be good for genetic diversity within the breed.
Of course always maintain a pure strain of your exhibition birds.
Maybe use a good exhibition male on some hatchery females?

I don't know but maybe Duane Urch has some?

I had a lot of thoughts and ideas as I was looking for these. Since I have located what I believe is my best shot with this breed, I have put away all other ideas. I do not know enough about these particular birds to consider anything. I have found that it takes me a year to even know what I have. The best I could say is that I hope to not lose a single bird, and hatch and raise as many as I can. I would guess that this time next year, I will have an idea what I am dealing with.
Regardless, I will discuss what I do or don't with the man that is helping me get these. Out of respect if for no other reason. He had mentioned the same possibility that you did. Apparently this strain has influence on these hatchery flocks, even when it is said "that they have done something with them".
For now, I hope driving to pick them up goes well tomorrow. Then getting some eggs set and hatched. Maybe I am saying, that I do not want to count my eggs before they hatch. All I know right now is that they will be secured and cared for the best that I am able to do. That is if I make it home with them tomorrow.

I just wanted to offer some advice on your imported birds... not that I know everything but...

The soil in the place where they come from will be vastly different from the soil at your house. My suggestion is just this... get some plain, unsweetened yogurt with several types of live cultures in it and start feeding it to them as soon as you get them home... about a tablespoon per bird to start. It will help them with the stress of moving as well as with the new germs they will encounter once they hit the ground in your yard.

Oh, I just reread they were imported in the 80's? Well, same applies. New home, new ground, new germs. Lots of stress!

 

[kathyinmo]

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Kathy, with your Delaware project, have you gotten to the point of eliminating the occasional red (New Hamp effect) offspring? With that cross you often will fight the red chicks for a while until you eliminate that recessive trait. I am getting there with mine but those recessive color traits can still spring up from time to time as some birds hide the clues of being carriers well.

Hi Bentley,
Ya know, this may be weird, but I have really not had much of that. I have pictures of my F2s HERE and my F3s HERE. That is one reason I have not released these yet. I want to make sure that they do continue to breed true, and without any red feathers. My F2s were a mixed bag, as expected..... [FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, Serif][FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, Serif]Barred; Black; Delaware; Split gold/silver; Buff Columbian; Barred Buff Columbian & Silver Columbian. [/FONT][/FONT]I kept only the Delaware males and Columbian females, as I was instructed by my genetics friends. ALL of my F3s have been Delawares. I have culled F3s for any brassiness, off color legs (pale yellow or greenish tinge), and even if I see a stray reddish feather.

What generation are you on?