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Heather, my very first thought was "Get in Line!"
I know Tom and a few others are working very hard to bring them back, but as with most diligent breeders, they don't have enough of them yet at the point that they would consider them saleable to the public. The hen he posted a couple of weeks ago was one of the best I've seen in a long time.
The one thing at this point that I think is important is what breeding program you will be using her in. That could make a big difference in securing one from a good breeder. If you want one for a BC breeding program, you may most probably need to wait. BUT, if you want one to use in a MF breeding program or the like, I think your chances may be better. Hopefully that makes sense - do you need the "genes"?
Conversely, if you want a BC for a BC breeding program, be sure to ask about the parental lineage when you find one. There are a lot out there that look like BC's, but are out of MF breeding programs.
I've been told a BC would be the best for me to improve the lacing in my GL's - I think I'm going to try one more generation with what I have, and then start agressively looking for a BC.
Besides Tom, I know Matt McCammon is also working on them. On our 2011 Breeder's Directory, wildwoodcochins listed BC's.
I am just starting out in BC's. I have 3 very nice hens at this time. I lost my roo a few months ago and recently bought a MF X BC roo. He's colored very nice and I am hoping he will produce nice babies once muted down with the hens a little~
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/67387_bcroo2.jpg https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/67387_bc_roo.jpg
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/67387_wwc10001_123.jpg https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/67387_wwc10001_53.jpg
Anyway, hopefully a good start to a Buff Columbian Line. Don't know why they are so darned hard to find?? I'll list chicks as soon as available!
Wonderful! You will have plenty of customers, me included.
Heather, my very first thought was "Get in Line!"
I know Tom and a few others are working very hard to bring them back, but as with most diligent breeders, they don't have enough of them yet at the point that they would consider them saleable to the public. The hen he posted a couple of weeks ago was one of the best I've seen in a long time.
The one thing at this point that I think is important is what breeding program you will be using her in. That could make a big difference in securing one from a good breeder. If you want one for a BC breeding program, you may most probably need to wait. BUT, if you want one to use in a MF breeding program or the like, I think your chances may be better. Hopefully that makes sense - do you need the "genes"?
Conversely, if you want a BC for a BC breeding program, be sure to ask about the parental lineage when you find one. There are a lot out there that look like BC's, but are out of MF breeding programs.
I've been told a BC would be the best for me to improve the lacing in my GL's - I think I'm going to try one more generation with what I have, and then start agressively looking for a BC.
Besides Tom, I know Matt McCammon is also working on them. On our 2011 Breeder's Directory, wildwoodcochins listed BC's.
I am just starting out in BC's. I have 3 very nice hens at this time. I lost my roo a few months ago and recently bought a MF X BC roo. He's colored very nice and I am hoping he will produce nice babies once muted down with the hens a little~
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/67387_bcroo2.jpg https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/67387_bc_roo.jpg
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/67387_wwc10001_123.jpg https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/67387_wwc10001_53.jpg
Anyway, hopefully a good start to a Buff Columbian Line. Don't know why they are so darned hard to find?? I'll list chicks as soon as available!
Wonderful! You will have plenty of customers, me included.
