What variety/breed is recommended for beginners/Novices?
With so much attention on heritage breeds and so many new folks acquiring a backyard flock, what Exhibition variety/breed is recommended for Novices?
Are there any you would suggest a Novice not start with?
Being an Orpington fan, I enjoy helping newbies get into Orpingtons, but steer them away from the Blue. Many newbies have acquired the Self Blue, but I always suggest a Standard of Perfection recognized color.
For you that have 30+ years in the Fancy, what do you recommend for a Novice in the Fancy?
Not recommend for a Novice?
(Note: I have polled "old timers" and will post their suggestions here as they become available).
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Recommended Exhibition Breeds/Varieties for Novices
With so much attention on heritage breeds and so many new folks acquiring a backyard flock, what Exhibition variety/breed is recommended for Novices?
Are there any you would suggest a Novice not start with?
Being an Orpington fan, I enjoy helping newbies get into Orpingtons, but steer them away from the Blue. Many newbies have acquired the Self Blue, but I always suggest a Standard of Perfection recognized color.
For you that have 30+ years in the Fancy, what do you recommend for a Novice in the Fancy?
Not recommend for a Novice?
(Note: I have polled "old timers" and will post their suggestions here as they become available).
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Recommended Exhibition Breeds/Varieties for Novices
Bantams
Orpington
Wyandotte
Ameraucana
Plymouth Rock
Rosecomb
Orpington
Wyandotte
Ameraucana
Plymouth Rock
Rosecomb
Large Fowl
Orpington
Wyandotte
Ameraucana
Plymouth Rock
Breeds/Varieties NOT Recommended for Novices
Orpington
Wyandotte
Ameraucana
Plymouth Rock
Breeds/Varieties NOT Recommended for Novices
Blue in any breed.
Cochins
Araucana
Game Fowl (because of dubbing)
Japanese (lethal short leg gene)
Cochins
Araucana
Game Fowl (because of dubbing)
Japanese (lethal short leg gene)
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