Heritage Large Fowl - Phase II

[CanadianBuckeye]

Goes to show what happens when our neighbors to the North make an effort to think!! J/K.

LOL it's true, that one percent extra alcohol in our beer does dull the brain...........

 

[MagicChicken]

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I have grommets and a grommet tool. Problem is the tarp is so heavy I can't maneuver it by myself to put them in. And I haven't been able to sweet-talk any friends into helping with that project. Wonder why?

 

[finnfur]

I have grommets and a grommet tool. Problem is the tarp is so heavy I can't maneuver it by myself to put them in. And I haven't been able to sweet-talk any friends into helping with that project. Wonder why?

Well when you ask you need to hold your mouth just right when you say" If I don't get this tarp up I won't be able to supply anymore of those delicious [free or cheap] eggs anymore. It works here.

 

[NanaKat]

 


I have grommets and a grommet tool. Problem is the tarp is so heavy I can't maneuver it by myself to put them in. And I haven't been able to sweet-talk any friends into helping with that project. Wonder why?

Well when you ask you need to hold your mouth just right when you say" If I don't get this tarp up I won't be able to supply anymore of those delicious [free or cheap] eggs anymore. It works here. 

 

[CanadianBuckeye]

Just for fun I ordered some hatchery chicks for this spring, including a handful of Buff Rocks. I don't plan on breeding them, they are just for the colour and eggs. They seem to be rare compared to the Buff Orpingtons- does anyone know why that would be? I prefer the yellow legs myself, but I wondered what other characteristics might be different between the 2 breeds?

 

[gjensen]

Just for fun I ordered some hatchery chicks for this spring, including a handful of Buff Rocks. I don't plan on breeding them, they are just for the colour and eggs. They seem to be rare compared to the Buff Orpingtons- does anyone know why that would be? I prefer the yellow legs myself, but I wondered what other characteristics might be different between the 2 breeds?

Much of what makes one popular or not is just perception. The Orpington had a period of faddish fame, and it established the breed as a mainstay. Today, they are enjoying the interest from English imports etc. The Buff Rock never reached the popularity of their white and barred colored counterparts. In most breeds that have a buff colored variety, they are one of the more rare colors. It is a tough color to keep right through the years.

Many like the surplus of soft feathers in the Orpington. I prefer what should be a tighter feathered Rock.

The buff color is a difficult color to master. It is as difficult as the more complex patterned varieties. Few people last long with this color. Over time, you will see many drop out, as they lose ground.

I agree. I do not like white legs. Some do though.

Too bad there is not more good Buff Rocks out there.

 

[CanadianBuckeye]

Much of what makes one popular or not is just perception. The Orpington had a period of faddish fame, and it established the breed as a mainstay. Today, they are enjoying the interest from English imports etc. The Buff Rock never reached the popularity of their white and barred colored counterparts. In most breeds that have a buff colored variety, they are one of the more rare colors. It is a tough color to keep right through the years.

Many like the surplus of soft feathers in the Orpington. I prefer what should be a tighter feathered Rock.

The buff color is a difficult color to master. It is as difficult as the more complex patterned varieties. Few people last long with this color. Over time, you will see many drop out, as they lose ground.

I agree. I do not like white legs. Some do though.

Too bad there is not more good Buff Rocks out there.

I'm a bit surprised too, a good buff chicken is so beautiful- you think it would be worth the effort. I didn't know that buff was a difficult colour, it will be interesting to see what my hatchery hens look like. I'm glad that I am only looking for some shade of yellow.

 

[3riverschick]

Ok this is really neat. Supposed to be available to the public by 2017.
http://www.arbiternews.com/2015/04/04/breakthrough-could-make-your-eggs-a-little-less-cruel/
Best,
Karen

 

[3riverschick]

Hi,
I think dragonlady's Buff Orpingtons are a stunning color of Buff. here's Danne Honour's (The Dean of Buff) wonderful compilation of all things Buff lit. His fav article is the one by his uncle's uncle, the veteran poultry man W. H. (Wid) Card. called "The Gospel Of True Buff Color In Domestic Fowl" . It is in this collection: http://www.aviculture-europe.nl/Buff-Coloration.pdf on page 57 of 273.
and here is an article on his strain of Buff Leghorns:
http://www.aviculture-europe.nl/nummers/11E05A04.pdf
http://www.nsppa.ca/documents/buff.pdf
Best,
Karen

 

[bnjrob]

Ok this is really neat. Supposed to be available to the public by 2017.
http://www.arbiternews.com/2015/04/04/breakthrough-could-make-your-eggs-a-little-less-cruel/
Best,
Karen

I sure hope they get this going and have the companies actually use it!