Cream Legbars

[lonnyandrinda]

If the parent stock is homozygous for crest and cream, why would you get 50%? Shouldn't you get 100% of both if parents have the required genes.......

I think he's just saying of the odds are there (for example, breeding crested to uncrested or gold to cream) you can't force the split to shift one way or another.

 

[ChicKat]

I think he's just saying of the odds are there (for example, breeding crested to uncrested or gold to cream) you can't force the split to shift one way or another.

hoho - sorry Curtis, I didn't read between the lines.............LOL

 

[GaryDean26]

If the parent stock is homozygous for crest and cream, why would you get 50%? Shouldn't you get 100% of both if parents have the required genes.......

That was a hypothetical that I though some Legbar owners would be able to related to (i.e. crossing a non-crested pullet to a cockerel with only one cresting gene). I could have used other examples. Just saying that the ratios are just a probability and that I can't force them one way or another. I don't blame the hen, the cockerel, the breed, the breeder, the weather, or the incubator for the outcome. I leave that in the hands of nature to decide and what ever nature gives me is what I focus on. Fighting against natures will wear you out.

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I think he's just saying of the odds are there (for example, breeding crested to uncrested or gold to cream) you can't force the split to shift one way or another.

Yep...

 

[Ashdoes]

I had more than one person write to me, and complain about hatch rate and lack of pullets. I had to stop selling eggs, because they assumed I'd just give them more for free, no matter what.

 

[KendyF]

I had more than one person write to me, and complain about hatch rate and lack of pullets. I had to stop selling eggs, because they assumed I'd just give them more for free, no matter what.

My friend just hatched some of her own eggs results, 4 R, 1 Pullet. I was sad, because if she had a good hatch I was going to get a pullet from her.

 

[KPenley]

It is that time again and we need you! Do you have an interest in leadership, or just like to pitch in and help where you can? Do you love Cream Legbars? Then have we got a spot for you!
How do election nominations work?
Nominate yourself or someone perfect for one of the following positions between NOW
and SEPTEMBER 30th at Midnight EST! Fill out the nomination form on the CLCsite or Email the interested party's name and position to the Elections Chair-Kestlyn Penley ([email protected]). After interest and membership is confirmed, simple biographies will be created and sent out in October for member perusal. A link to an online voting poll will be sent to each member, and voting will occur the weekend of November 1-2. Winners will be announced at the 4th Quarter meeting on November 8, at 1PM EST and in the 4th Quarter Newsletter.
Elections will be held for the following positions, for the 2015-2016 two year session. Because the first four are Board Member positions, all nominees for them must be full members (it's not too late to update your membership!) of the Cream Legbar Club. Any dues paying or lifetime full member in good standing may be nominated for a position, including the person currently holding the position. Any member may run for Newsletter Editor. Official job descriptions can be found in the Cream Legbar Club handbook.
1. President - (currently, Curtis Hale) Presides over quarterly Board and Member meetings, calls special meetings when needed, signs legal documents adopted by the club, appoints committees to fulfill new duties, ensures that the constitution and by-laws are kept. Attends poultry shows and functions when possible to represent the Cream Legbar Club.
2. Secretary - (currently, Rinda Meyers) Keeps minutes for quarterly Board and Member
meetings, responsible for notifications and correspondence, maintains club history and records such as release forms for photos and articles for the website. Attends poultry shows and functions when possible to represent the Cream Legbar Club.
3. West Region Director (must reside in West region) - (currently, Debra Blake-thank you for stepping in to help finish out these last few months of the year Debra!)
Represents all members of the West Region at quarterly Board and Member meetings, coordinates a yearly regional activity, creates quarterly report about regional activities for the newsletter. Attends poultry shows and functions when possible to represent the Cream Legbar Club and invite new members to join.
4. South Region Director (must reside in South Region) - (currently, Kestlyn Penley)
Represents all members of the South Region at quarterly Board and Member meetings, coordinates a yearly regional activity, creates quarterly report about regional activities for the newsletter. Attends poultry shows and functions when possible to represent the Cream Legbar Club and invite new members to join.

Also, a volunteer (not elected) position is available. Seeking new Newsletter Editor (currently Anne Norman). Do you like to write and edit articles? Then we need you! The Newsletter Editor - (currently Anne Norman) creates the quarterly newsletter for the Cream Legbar Club, attends Board and Member meetings, and requests articles and updates based on Club events and interests.

Still interested in helping, but not interested in leadership? Please let any Board Member know! We would love to have your help with activities, committees, online projects, or articles! Thank you!

 

[chicken pickin]

Just a quick question because I was curious. I have a Male that recently hatched and his middle toe is curled/crooked on both feet. I believe this to be due to incubation temps/humidity while using my homemade cooler-bator. If he turns out to be a nice looking cockerel and I decided to use him as a breeder would it be a bad decision because of his toes?

 

[caychris]

Just a quick question because I was curious. I have a Male that recently hatched and his middle toe is curled/crooked on both feet. I believe this to be due to incubation temps/humidity while using my homemade cooler-bator. If he turns out to be a nice looking cockerel and I decided to use him as a breeder would it be a bad decision because of his toes?

The question is if you think its a genetic predisposition or not. If you think it was an environmental development defect then I wouldn't see a reason to not breed him. However if there is an indication that he might carry a predisposition to certain developmental defects then I would probably avoid breeding him. Toes can be tricky because there are so many factors involved. If you are fairly certain it may be bator related then I would say give him a chance but be prepared for disappointment.

 

[chicken pickin]

The question is if you think its a genetic predisposition or not. If you think it was an environmental development defect then I wouldn't see a reason to not breed him. However if there is an indication that he might carry a predisposition to certain developmental defects then I would probably avoid breeding him. Toes can be tricky because there are so many factors involved. If you are fairly certain it may be bator related then I would say give him a chance but be prepared for disappointment.

Thanks. Exactly my thoughts. I am fairly certain it was the incubator but of course I wont know for sure unless I breed him forward (usinga different incubator or tweaking the homemade one). If he turns out nice otherwise in all other aspects I may give him a go. Ive never dealt with curled toes so I didn't know how other Breeders felt about it.

If anyone else has thoughts on this I would love to hear them.

 

[enola]

How many chicks did you hatch? Did any other chicks have curled toes?