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[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

What about Casanova? Since he is going to have all the ladies swooning for him...

 

[marlo1968]

Seems like someone was from that area, I just can't think of who. I hear Rifle is a pretty area, but cold, is that correct?

I know of one other person from Rifle on BYC, she has hatched some of my chicken's eggs ( with a great hatch rate, I might add). Rifle is a pretty area, it can get cold but probably no worse than Pueblo. We have gotten down to -14, that's the lowest that I can recall. Generally it's not too bad though. We also don't get a lot of snow though either, last year it was almost non-exisitent. We are hoping for a better winter this year. The worst part is things are so expensive, especially land.

 

[dennarahl]

Wow, that is a good fit!  I was just reading on another thread that one of the reasons pure, long-line traceable Heritage breeds are harder and harder to come by is their generally slower rates of maturity.  I did not realize Doms had a reputation for friendliness, that is certainly an important consideration, and really underscores your decision to cull #11.  One of the traits anyone should breed for (at least in my opinion) is temperament.  I can't wait to hear/see how your first hatch goes!  If you get fertile eggs in Deember and January will you hatch that early?

my 2 doms are both very friendly. the girl is a bit skittish and really does not like to be caught, but she settles down as soon as you get her. the boy doesn't run away at all and would chill with you all day if you don't mind getting pooped on.

 

[dennarahl]

Big R gets their birds from Privett Hatchery I think...... The males I got from Cackle have too large combs, and appear a little course. I don't know what Privetts will look like grown. I will have hatching eggs available in the spring.....#23 is from a show line out of Virginia, and before that from show breeders in NY and OH.Good lines.

i'll definitely post pictures when they get bigger to see what you think. i havent got a clue when it comes to judging the chickens characteristics.

 

[FlaRocky]

#23, the cockerel who made the cut!

As for a name, name him after your favorite officer. The one you and Beth both most admire from history. That will make him tie into your other favorite pastime, Revolutionary War Reenactments. Maye Ride the Glide......Got Gait......I Do......

 

[wsmith]

As for a name, name him after your favorite officer. The one you and Beth both most admire from history. That will make him tie into your other favorite pastime, Revolutionary War Reenactments.

Maye
Ride the Glide......Got Gait......I Do......

Good idea. Lets see.......George (of course), Benedict (pre-1778), Israel, Nathaniel, Mad Anthony, Gilbert du Motier (marquis de Lafayette), oh the list could go on!

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

A thought occurred to me... Do you think I will have better luck finding Big Red a home if I offer him and his sister, 'Lil Red together? Or would people just take them to keep 'Lil Red and eat Big Red?

 

[Pozees]

Good idea. Lets see.......George (of course), Benedict (pre-1778), Israel, Nathaniel, Mad Anthony, Gilbert du Motier (marquis de Lafayette), oh the list could go on!

That's a pretty long name for one rooster ...

 

[coloradogal]

I have seen adult breeders (various breeds) stated to be of reasonable quality listed on this site for $45-$50 each plus shipping, and others for far less. I think it depends on quality as well as demand - Seramas are one of the breeds which seem to be desired by many. I have looked at a few pictures and I think they are really pretty and kind of interesting, but they are small, so would not serve the purposes of those whose primary interest is large eggs for eating. That wouldn't stop me if they were of good quality (which would mean I would have to be able to determine that myself) and I wanted a breeding pair to start a flock or to sell hatching eggs or chicks ... and I had money to burn on them and a whole new setup and an incubator and etc. And I'm guessing unless someone snaps them up, the price will get more negotiable.

So how is your Mom settling in?

I emailed him and he never got back to me so maybe someone bought them.

Mom is very happy. My kombucha mama is having a baby soon so mom will have her own to start making tea with. If anyone is interested in a kombucha baby, just pm me. Mom is addicted to kefir shakes already. Things are going well. My dog Lukah seems to be in love with her.

#23, the cockerel who made the cut!

I see why the feathers are used in fly fishing now. Beautiful bird. Beth looks amazing.

A thought occurred to me... Do you think I will have better luck finding Big Red a home if I offer him and his sister, 'Lil Red together? Or would people just take them to keep 'Lil Red and eat Big Red?

Still have a roo? If you have to, just drop him back off at my place. I'll either find him a home or he'll get along with Beauty so he won't have to be culled. My RIR roo goes to his new home on the 3rd.

i've been getting about 8 eggs a day. Wendell, what color eggs does the dominiques lay?

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

Thankfully neither boy is crowing yet. We still have Mr. Handsome too. DH is working with the guy at work for pickup plans. They keep missing each other. When he comes to DH's building, DH is out at a meeting or whatever and DH never got his phone number.