Breeders of Catalanas

[gjensen]

Are there any Catalana breeders out there?

 

[punky rooster]

George, Catalanas are a very, very rare breed. I hope you can find some good ones.

Mitch

 

[gjensen]

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I have seen some pictures of some nice ones here in the States. Unfortunately I do not know who the owners of them were/are. I am going to ask someone who may know. I have decided that I am going to find some and see what I can do. If you hear of anyone please let me know. I would prefer to stay away from the hatcheries if I can.

 

[ChickenSnake]

I'm pretty interested in this breed as well. Is there anybody out there with some of these guys?

 

[FogHornLegHornWV]

sand hill pres. center has them. thats where i got mine, nice birds lays a large to extra large cream colored egg. a little flighty. recently gave away because i like my barred hollands better.

 

[ChickenSnake]

Thanks!

 

[punky rooster]

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http://www.featherauction.com/detail.asp?id=1840&n=2011-Pair-Buff-Catlinas Found these. Don't know how good they are, though.
Mitch

 

[gjensen]

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http://www.featherauction.com/detail.asp?id=1840&n=2011-Pair-Buff-Catlinas Found these. Don't know how good they are, though.
Mitch

Thank You Mitch. I haven't checked back here in a while. These aren't quite there, but as you know with rare breeds like this; beggars can't be choosy. I was considering Sandhill's. I am not a fan of Ideal's, but . . .

 

[Illia]

Yep, sadly with a breed as exceedingly rare as Catalanas - The only sources I know of are hatcheries.

 

[alachickenman]

I wanted to try and revive this thread, since the OP was almost a year ago. I was wondering of the poster ever bought those Catalanas and how they were?

Also, I'm thinking about getting these birds because I'm looking for a low maintenance duel purpose breed. I was wondering if anyone who had these birds used a chicken house with what I would guess was free range and if the Catalanas came into the house every night?

I just bought a new house and I'm going to be planting a small orchard of dwarf fruit trees. I'd love to find a flock that'll be self-sustaining and give me a few extra birds each year I can butcher. I should note I live in the very south part of Alabama. We have very hot, wet summers. Humidity is very rarely low and the temps are almost always approaching 100*F.

Thanks everyone for their time in reading! This is my first post and I'm very glad to be getting into this great community.