Whats wrong with the same line of birds?
Sorry, haven't been on in a bit. Nothing wrong, I just wanted to have a different line also.
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Whats wrong with the same line of birds?
Does anyone know of a breeder (preferably West Coast) of bantam rose-comb brown leghorns? I'd be happy with either lights or darks, but have been really taken by the pictures of some nice darks I've seen lately.
Kathleen
I managed to hatch 1 Pyncheon pullet from 12 eggs I purchased on Ebay. I think I paid close to $100 for the eggs and shipping. She seems to be decent quality so I was tempted to order again but the sellers feedback is so bad I decided against it. Apparently, low fertility is often a problem with this seller. Who knows, I may end up taking my chances and ordering more. I really like this hen. She is super friendly and lets the kids carry her around.Dose anyone here have Pyncheons? I am trying to find the balance between breeds that need saving, breeds that create profit, and breeds with utility. Some have a combination of two of these features. I figure that I can devote time to a breed that is riding high on popularity (like Cream Legbars for example) and make enough to support a rare breed that isn't peaking in the fads at the moment. I am planning to get some James Marie quail in 2014 and would like some broody banties that can hatch and take care of them. I have been considering Nankings but also heard about the Pyncheons who even have lower numbers as well as a historic significance in U.S. history (Thomas Jefferson raised them).
The Nankin (R/C-S/C) has been around a long time, but only recently accepted in the APA/ABA.
Walt
I just wanted to reiterate this! These are my reasons for choosing bantams as well, it's been a long time coming after a few heartbreaking failures at the LF heritage breeds. (Just not enough space!)I have mostly bantams and enjoy them very much. I got into bantams for several reasons. I'm an older woman and don't want to wrestle with a bigger bird. I also live alone and like to cook a bird that fits in my crockpot, and appreciate a bird that lays a large egg for its size. Bantams are practical, if you pay attention to what you're doing. For instance, don't have high ultility expectations for a modern game. Heritage bantams certainly have their place and more people should recognize what a great package they present. Maybe I should say could present. I have been surprised how few take bantams seriously for meat and eggs. If they are to be replicas of the LF SOP birds, why shouldn't they be utility birds in smaller packages?
I am in total agreement with you. I find that for eye appeal I like the bantam Wyandotts who look like they would have a plump breast. Anyone know how they dress out? Most lines I understand could improve their egg laying because it has not been emphasized since many are show birds. I like the Bantam Barred Rocks. They look like the LF just shorter. I have considered getting some of them and getting some Bantam Ameraucanas and crossing them for Sex Link Bantam EEs. The BAm lays a sizeable egg for a bantam and the BR bantam looks like it would dress out well. I also like the Cornish Hen bantams with their short faces and chestiness.I just wanted to reiterate this! These are my reasons for choosing bantams as well, it's been a long time coming after a few heartbreaking failures at the LF heritage breeds. (Just not enough space!)
I get the impression it is much easier to make serious headway with bantams than with LF...plus there is some truly spectacular material to work with in so many of the bantam breeds. Basically you just have to maintain the bloodlines!
Oh, I think banties have some amazing utility properties. Especially for a small family or a single woman like myself, it is so easy to be overwhelmed by eggs! Three little banty EE's kept me in eggs, and then some, while eating nothing more than my kitchen scraps and leftovers throughout the year. Amazing little birds!