Breeding Buff Leghorns

[gallorojo]

Took pics these today. They are growing very fast!! So far, I'm pleased with them.

 

[gallorojo]

Actually, their growth rate is AMAZING!! They were hatched in early to Mid-April, so are only about 9-10 weeks old max.

 

[silkieluver_07]

I love the pictures Chris! Absolutely gorgeous!

 

[ghulst]

Any of you with Buff Leghorns coming to the big show in Indianapolis in Oct?

 

[silkieluver_07]

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I will be attending/showing at Crossroads. Unfortunately, no buff leghorns. Because of sudden family issues, I am selling the whole flock of buffs tonight

 

[Majestic Lane Poultry]

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I will be attending/showing at Crossroads. Unfortunately, no buff leghorns. Because of sudden family issues, I am selling the whole flock of buffs tonight

Yes, however, you are selling them to a friend so you'll know where to come in 4 years (after college) to get into them again.

See you tonight.

 

[silkieluver_07]

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I will be attending/showing at Crossroads. Unfortunately, no buff leghorns. Because of sudden family issues, I am selling the whole flock of buffs tonight

Yes, however, you are selling them to a friend so you'll know where to come in 4 years (after college) to get into them again.

See you tonight.

Of course Tammy. If you want me to take out a couple to Indianopolis to show for you, I'll do that for ya

 

[gallorojo]

Hannah, I am so sorry to hear you had to sell your leghorn flock.

I am fortunate to have gotten some.

I will not be at Indianapolis.

Question- It will soon be time to think about culling my excess males-I plan to keep the best 2 out of 6. All of the color seems about the same. There are some size differences, and comb differences. What should I be looking for in terms of good and bad traits overall? My inclination would be to select the bigger male with the widest back and shanks, but, that's just me.

 

[danhonour]

That is a good starting point with those traits. Type is very important also so watch for some length of leg and thigh and a good back with concave outline.Then when it comes down to close ones you can use good combs and earlobes.Good combs that do not fold,have a blade that does not follow the head and free from thumbmarks.Lobes I look for wide rounder shaped ones rather than narrow or small.

 

[gallorojo]

Thank you!! Exactly what I was looking for!!