Heritage Large Fowl - Phase II

[3riverschick]

Yeah, it's a pretty awesome sight!

 

[colburg]

They spend several weeks in our orchard every year. We normally see eagles in the mix too. The eagles make the kill and the buzzards mop up the leftovers. You have to pay a little bit closer attention to pick them out of the crowd but it's not too hard. They're bigger than the buzzards.

There was a batch of buzzards that came through about 3-4 weeks ago and they moved on. We thought the migration was done, but I saw another batch circling over the orchard yesterday. I don't know if it's a new bunch or the old one returned.

We have yet to lose any fowl to eagles. I guess there's enough cover cover for them. We did lose a juvenile peacock to an owl about 2 weeks ago though.

Cheers,

 

[ronott1]

They spend several weeks in our orchard every year. We normally see eagles in the mix too. The eagles make the kill and the buzzards mop up the leftovers. You have to pay a little bit closer attention to pick them out of the crowd but it's not too hard. They're bigger than the buzzards.

There was a batch of buzzards that came through about 3-4 weeks ago and they moved on. We thought the migration was done, but I saw another batch circling over the orchard yesterday. I don't know if it's a new bunch or the old one returned.

We have yet to lose any fowl to eagles. I guess there's enough cover cover for them. We did lose a juvenile peacock to an owl about 2 weeks ago though.

Cheers,

Around here the automobiles make the kill and the buzzards are the clean up crew--along with crows.

 

[LeslieDJoyce]

Around here the automobiles make the kill and the buzzards are the clean up crew--along with crows.

Same here. They stand about as tall as my car (I do have a small car, but still). I know this because they don't aways fly away from their meal. Makes for some eerie rubbernecking.

 

[3riverschick]

Hi

,
Well, I have finally made a decision about how to work my birds with the public. This hatching and sales season has been a real eye opener. I am sadder and wiser. I decided I will not openly offer my birds to the public. I will only work with people who seek me out. Second, my prices are fair and there better not be any quibbling. It's not about the money, it's about the breed. Third, the fancier/customer better stay in contact with me and express some interest in the birds and strain other than placing an order or I will drop them like a hot rock. Walt Boese spent a year raising my foundation trio for me. During that time I ran into multiple delays getting my birds down here to PA from MT. But he had my contact info from the get-go and we talked and discussed the birds and our plans for them during all that time. Fourth, I will only sell started birds. (unless the customer and I decide on a special hatch just for them).Don't bother contacting me if chicks or eggs are your pleasure. Yes, the started birds will cost more than chicks or eggs but a lot more work/$$ has gone into them by the time they can be offered.
Just FYI, Don't bother contacting me if one's goals : want to do color-cross. Want to do a strain cross. Want to accentuate color in another Sussex variety. Want to crossbreed. Want to cross with the Aussie Light Sussex. Haven't taken some to educate oneself about the breed.
I will bend over backwards for those truly interested in my birds. But the rest don't even need to know they exist.
Innocence lost,
Karen

 

[LeslieDJoyce]

Now you've got me all curious. It sounds like there is an interesting story here.

 

[Lacy Blues]

Now you've got me all curious. It sounds like there is an interesting story here.

X 2! Somebody must'a dun sumthin! Shame on 'em!

 

[LeslieDJoyce]

I wonder if I'll ever get to the place with my breed where I'd want to sell eggs or chicks. I'm too curious to see how they turn out. More than that ... my birds are still a major work in progress.

 

[3riverschick]

X 2! Somebody must'a dun sumthin! Shame on 'em!

I just presumed how folk would think about my birds and found out that wasn't how it was.
Now I am back to reality and know the best place to be idealistic is about my plans for my flock.
No one appreciates a vision as well as the person creating it.

 

[Lacy Blues]

That is so true!