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Bird Bard

Bird Bard

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(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I grew up with chickens but they weren't allowed where I live now until recently (yay!).

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?(3) What breeds do you have?
None yet.

(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
I was searching for pre-Colombian chickens from the Americas when I discovered on BackYardChickens.com a black-boned chicken that lays blue eggs called the Black Quechua Olmec. If anybody can tell me more about this breed and/or how to obtain chicks or eggs I would greatly appreciate it!

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
I enjoy spending time with my children, reading, and gardening.

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I miss having fresh eggs and it will be nice to have my children learn a little about raising animals.
 
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Welcome to BYC!

I had NEVER even heard of this breed and was doubtful we even had a thread on it here on BYC.....but we do!! Stop by this thread for more info and help with this breed I can't even pronounce!...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/832275/quechua-thread

Enjoy this new adventure you are on and I hope you can have some fresh eggs very soon!
 
Does anybody know if there is a chicken that:

1. was originally bred >300 years ago
2. lays "blue" eggs (turqoise, teal, etc. not white/brown)
3. fibromelanotic (black-boned)

4. Year-round layers (an egg per week per bird would be plenty)
5. Disease-resistant and cold-tolerant would be a plus

My understanding is the Black Quechua Olmec is a seasonal layer but otherwise fits the bill. Any suggestions?

Thanks!
 
Welcome to BYC! I'd definitely post on that thread that TwoCrows mentioned, never heard of that chicken myself. Good luck to you.
 
Bird Bard said:
Does anybody know if there is a chicken that:

1. was originally bred >300 years ago
2. lays "blue" eggs (turqoise, teal, etc. not white/brown)
3. fibromelanotic (black-boned)

4. Year-round layers (an egg per week per bird would be plenty)
5. Disease-resistant and cold-tolerant would be a plus

My understanding is the Black Quechua Olmec is a seasonal layer but otherwise fits the bill. Any suggestions?

Thanks!
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Perhaps a more realistic question would be what "pure breeds" of fibromelanotic chickens can be found in the USA? I've only been able to find silkies and I do not think they could handle Oregon rain.
 
Welcome to BYC! You have a very concise, but thorough introduction. Good luck in getting your own egg laying flock soon.
 

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