Endangered breeds

[CARS]

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Isn't that what Uno is?

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o277/crathman/100_4660.jpg

This pic is from late summer '09. He is much, much more golden and majestic. He is one that came in a McMurray assortment.

What is Uno?

I could not get the pic to open up.

Yea, I suppose without the picture it will be tough. Uno is my one-winged rooster who I was told is a golden campine. Maybe someone has an alternative way for me to post a picture of him? I brought the camera home with me from work. I'll take a picture tomorrow, hopefully you can see it. (wonder why you can't???)

 

[CARS]

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They picked at it to get to the mice that were living in the wall. That insulation had to be removed. I never got it covered and within a few months, I had HUNDREDS of mice in the walls

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The pic is old. There are 3 white silkies and one blue splash silkie. They were an impulse purchase from Destiny_56085. "they weren't good enough to show".

 

[heritagebirds]

I have Javas, Buckeyes, Araucanas, Sumatras...and others, but these are on "the list". They are great birds, If you get a chance, give them a try.

 

[kathyinmo]

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You are wrong about that ...

DEFINITION
Heritage Chicken must adhere to all the following:
1. APA Standard Breed. Heritage Chicken must be from parent and grandparent stock of breeds recognized by the American Poultry Association (APA) prior to the mid-20th century; whose genetic line can be traced back multiple generations; and with traits that meet the APA Standard of Perfection guidelines for the breed. Heritage Chicken must be produced and sired by an APA Standard breed. Heritage eggs must be laid by an APA Standard breed.
2. Naturally mating. Heritage Chicken must be reproduced and genetically maintained through natural mating. Chickens marketed as “heritage” must be the result of naturally mating pairs of both grandparent and parent stock.
3. Long, productive outdoor lifespan. Heritage Chicken must have the genetic ability to live a long, vigorous life and thrive in the rigors of pasture-based, outdoor production systems. Breeding hens should be productive for 5-7 years and roosters for 3-5 years.
4. Slow growth rate. Heritage Chicken must have a moderate to slow rate of growth, reaching appropriate market weight for the breed in no less than 16 weeks. This gives the chicken time to develop strong skeletal structure and healthy organs prior to building muscle mass. Chickens marketed as ‘heritage’ must include the variety and breed name on the label. Terms like “heirloom,” “antique,” “old-fashioned,” and “old timey” imply “heritage” and are understood to be synonymous with the definition provided here.
Abbreviated Definition: A Heritage Egg can only be produced by an American Poultry Association Standard breed. A Heritage Chicken is hatched from a heritage egg sired by an American Poultry Association Standard breed established prior to the mid-20th century, is slow growing, naturally mated with a long productive outdoor life.

You can see the list of endangered Heritage Chickens here:
http://www.albc-usa.org/heritagechicken/cpl_chickenbreeds.html

 

[Smokin Silkies]

CARS: I saw the pic you posted, wonder why some others couldn't see it?

 

[popcornpuppy]

I too have Delawares but plan on helping the NON PRODUCTION RIR'S as well. It seems like such a common breed, but the hatcheries have turned them into egg machines and they have lost what they once were. RIR's were the first breed I got (production reds) and they have a place in my heart. Not to mention that their history is from my backyard, I mean neighboring state

ETS: at some point I plan to have no more hatchery stock in my backyard. I'm going to cull them (sell them off to folks looking for eggg layers) and get all my replacements from quality breeders. Down with hatcheries. Up with rare breed preservation!

 

[Rocky Meadows]

That's what I want to hear popcornpuppy, If we all took the time to raise one endangered or heritage breed the hatcheries wouldn't be needed. I have Dominiques right now and let me tell you if you want a bird for egg production, they are the ones. I am still getting good egg production right through the winter and it gets cold here. I don't buy from hatcheriers, I find someone who has what I want and either swap eggs or outright buy them. At least then I know what I am getting and I get to se the parent birds.

 

[charlieschickens]

I would also recommend everyone doing their own research before taking on the ALBC as the gospel. I have done loads of research on this topic, and in the March-April issue of their newsletter, you will see a breed that will be on the critical list as only having 72 breeding birds in the US. I have contacted their breed club and have identified that this is not totally correct. They only know whats out there from what people resond to on their 'census'. My thoughts are just to continue to do research, where their list isn't totally inaccurate, it does have some misguiding information.

 

[SPRING CREEK FARM]

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What is Uno?

I could not get the pic to open up.

Yea, I suppose without the picture it will be tough. Uno is my one-winged rooster who I was told is a golden campine. Maybe someone has an alternative way for me to post a picture of him? I brought the camera home with me from work. I'll take a picture tomorrow, hopefully you can see it. (wonder why you can't???)

Well, I figured out that the reason I could not open it up was that I am trying to do it from my computer here at work and we have loads of firewalls, etc!!! I got it open to look at the pic when I got home and yes, he is a beautiful roo, looks to be a golden campine!

 

[Freeholder]

I'm also planning to gradually weed out my hatchery birds and go to just raising breeder-quality heritage birds. I'm just getting started with Salmon Faverolles -- have my first five chicks in a puppy crate right next to me as I type! We only have one acre, so I'll probably have to stop with one breed (and maybe a few broody hens -- I've got several Silkie-cross pullets who should be good broodies), although I'd like to work on Houdans, too.

Kathleen