Breeding Golden Comets

[EricShane]

its really strange if you think about it how sex links work.. because you would "think" that if they were the same kind of sex link, and they had babies you would be able to sex them just like thier parents.. but it doesnt work that way.. lol

 

[kinnip]

Incidentally, what do you cross to get Golden Comets, or Red Stars? I'm assuming RIR, NHR and something other...

 

[chicken-keeper]

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I was going to get a golden comet cockeral.

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Ok im really confused..... what dose it mean by sexed at day 1 of its birth?

Thanks again

also im looking for an incubator.... what is the cheapest price i could get a new one for?

Thanks

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

Sexing: Being able to tell male from female.
Sexed at birth: The male is one color, the female is a different color. The primaries are one length, the males are another...it's a sex-linked trait.

 

[kinnip]

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Cheaper is usually a heartbreaker when it comes to incubators. For a starter model, I'd recommend a Hovabator 2362. It's forced air and really reliable. I have three. They run about $110. The egg turner is another $50 or so. It's worth getting the turner if you plan on hatching many eggs, or simply won't be around to turn them.

 

[chicken-keeper]

Righto, so you are saying wait and save and get a more expensive incubator?


Would some like the

Rcom Mini Deluxe DX-8800XPS

Link

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rcom-DIGITAL-...3|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50


Would this get the job done ?

Thanks for being so good with me guys

 

[kinnip]

I've never seen one of those. I know Brinsea makes some small bators. I've never used a Brinsea either, but I've heard good things.

 

[deerman]

RIR or NH rooster X white rock hen =golden comets
RIR or NH rooster X white leghorn = red star

Chicks from these at day old pullets red of buff color. cockeral yellow or white color


Golden comet rooster have more meat than red stars.

 

[kinnip]

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very cool thanks

 

[deerman]

Yes I just picked out 10 golden comet pullets, from straight run order of 25 TSC had just got in, rest all cockerals