Cotton Patch Association?

[Jake Levi]

Is there going to be a regular thread here about them?

A friend here in Wa. told me about them, they seem to be a worthy one for real preservation effort.

Any idea of current numbers of them?

 

[Jake Levi]

The only line that I have heard of is the Dr. Tom Walker line, what other lines are there ?

Jake Levi
Cusick, Wa

 

[hossfeathers]

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Dude. It's the internets. We could have a thread about building a giant CPG out of KFC sproks and no one would bat an eye. The real question is...how much interest can we maintain long term?

Any idea of current numbers of them?

Dunno, actually. I know that Tom Walker dispursed most if not all of his, and I don't think any one person has as big of a flock as he had. However, there may very well be many people who have small (but increasing) flocks. A census would be one of the first priorities of any association/confederation/alliance/league.

The 'Tobacco Road' goose (also a great name) is briefly discussed in this thread here.​

 

[Jake Levi]

Lets hope that something comes into being.

Keep trying.

Jake

 

[jenjscott]

Everybody should go here: http://www.cottonpatchgeese.com/ and read this web site. It is the folks that got Tom Walker's geese. They have sold here on BYC as Serina81.

 

[Jake Levi]

Thank you Jen, its appreciated.

Jake

 

[extraordinaryfowl]

Any idea of current numbers of them?Dunno, actually. I know that Tom Walker dispursed most if not all of his, and I don't think any one person has as big of a flock as he had. However, there may very well be many people who have small (but increasing) flocks. A census would be one of the first priorities of any association/confederation/alliance/league.

Serina Harvey (Flip Flop ranch) bought all but 4 pairs from him.​

 

[Jake Levi]

Well Serina you are the one who would probably have the best idea right now, what do you think that the numbers are?

 

[AuroraSprings]

I am still contacting several owners/breeders I know to try to get their info on the database. We are more than willing to collect info on any "variation" of this breed. We will make note of where they came from and hopefully be able to track down the origin of the line. So far the only "line I know of is Tom's. Some may have bought from him a while back, but they still came from him. We are going to need to get a hold on the lack of genetic diversity before it gets out of control. Which is why I would love to use Tobacco geese also. They are likely the same stock, just developed in a different locale.

 

[RHRanch]

The tobacco geese may be related. I think it would be okay to use them if they fit into the loose standards for the CPG's that we are now using. (Pink bills and feet, small size, non-aggressive, blue eyes). Tom Walker traveled around the country looking for the last CPG's he could find. These "Tobacco Road" geese may be some variety of CPG (Landrace southern goose). Remember, each farmer might pick the birds with the qualities they liked, and that might produce some variation of size or colors, patterns,etc. but that may not mean they are indeed a separate breed. To me, the temperament is an essential part of this breed, my CPG's are totally safe with kids, other birds, animals, - no biting and attacking, even in the breeding season.