Wow! This is quite the climax of a simple "Buy ~ Sell ~ Trade" Thread.
@ChooksChick, I'm just getting on here also after a good few weeks and am getting current with the conversation...
@Sparky, In all honesty, I do appreciate your desire for clarity in what is perpetuated. And I totally understand what you are getting at.
@Everyone, I have been personal friends with Kermit/Resolution (and friends of his friends) for going back a number of years. I couldn't tell you how many hours we have sat around talking about chickens and many other topics (that usually come back around to chickens [or peafowl]). Just giving a little background...
I do know that most of the South American birds discussed here and on similar threads have been "infused," "out-crossed," "back-crossed," and "composited." That is not a secret. As far as I can tell, that was a matter of genetic necessity.
What I don't doubt is that a fair amount of the genetics is indeed from the claimed regions. And I truly believe that, as one of the main passions of genetic preservation, Kermit is striving to keep those genetics alive. But I suppose that could all be made up...
I certainly have learned to use terms like "breed" cautiously. For I do not want to make false claims. I do think there has been a measure of "art" involved. And have come to realize the looseness in what I at one time considered to be firm standards.
For example, I would think to cull any Huastec that came out with white skin. The standard: Black Skin. But I would say to Kermit, "I'm culling all the white skinned chicks this week." And he would say, "Oh My! But there are so many important genetics there!"
You can see the good heart can't you? But what do you do with all those chicks? And what do you call them? Hmm...
I'm not really too concerned with being right. Perhaps I'm wrong... When I really come to realize this reality, I won't try to hold on. I promise...
I totally understand what ChooksChick said a few posts ago. But, my problem is that I really like Kermit and have a hard time disregarding him. But, I've learned to take much things with a grain of salt.
Also, I'm not really going to be spending much time on the computer finding out the "truth." I have a bakery to run and chickens and goats to take care of (Oh yeah, and my 2 beautiful boys [2 & 4] and wonderful wife). But, I do indeed care about the truth. Keep it coming. But Keep it considerate. I also would not want this thread to get shut down.
Please be aware: I'm not in the realm of defending anything. If my birds are debunked, then I have some really nice debunked birds!
So,
To the best of my knowledge I will be offering Ponape chicks on an auction here on BYC. (I'll be posting shortly) And a few weeks later Colloncas chicks. And then after a few eggs of the same. Please stay tuned to my future threads.
My main short term goal: A new roll-out nest! Yes!
All the best,
Yashar
So well said, Yashar. I agree wholeheartedly. "If my birds are debunked, then I have some really nice debunked bids!" Perfect! I am leary of believing Kermit hook-line-and-sinker, but I've gotten to know him pretty well, too, and I like the guy A LOT. Like ChooksChick, I have spent a lot of time (too much) researching this stuff, and like she says, everything comes back to Kermit. Frankly, while he is vague and the smoke screens are certainly numerous and frustrating, nothing Kermit has ever told ME has turned out to be *false*. Not backed up, yes... but not proven false, either. And I do believe that Kermit's heart is in the right place. There is nothing sinister there, and he isn't driven by some seedy ulterior motive like money. And for the record I say these things to him all the time, so I'm not talking behind his back! So as far as his birds... what are ya gonna do? Enjoy them! And, as much as I enjoy the birds I enjoy the friendships I have made surrounding them.
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