Heritage Large Fowl - Phase II

[Yard full o' rocks]

I never thought I was the kind of person to have a wandering eye. Don't get me wrong, I am faithful to my Campines and intend to stay that way, but there is a person over on the Campine thread that is showing off pics of his/her Brakels and I feel temptation trying to overtake me! I love them! Does ANYONE in the US have Brakels? Could I dare dream that there is a breeder here? Are they even recognized by APA (quick, somebody check their SOP, mine's at home.) I need some intervention here...........

Here's a tease

http://www.unionhillranch.com/

 

[Wisher1000]

Now, that was just mean! (But, thanks!)

 

[TeaChick]

Thank you . You can see lots more on my profile page.

I will defiinitely check that out!!! Thanks. =)

 

[TeaChick]

I would start with Frank Reese for Jersey Giants and see where that leads: http://www.goodshepherdpoultryranch.com/Chickenbreeds.html
Two other ideas
#1 Wynette : https://www.backyardchickens.com/u/4158/wynette
#2 buy a copy of Poultry Press and email the judges in your state to see who has them that is near enough for a "road trip"

Thank you!!! I'll check these out! =)

 

[Lacy Blues]

As promised... however, I realized yesterday that this little broody has a single comb instead of the rose comb someone was looking for. Sorry.





Camera shy already!

 

[bnjrob]

Hi regin,

I've been studying on this for over a year. Got a lot of good information from helpful folks, and a few bits not so good. Learning to consider the source and circumstances. Got in some real live practice on some backyard chickens. My goal is to work with buckeyes to create a closed flock. I can only seriously work with the one breed. Maybe a few years down the road ...
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There's nothing wrong or novice about having just one breed. Many of the great breeders have
only one breed. Like Orville Redenbacher said, " Do one thing and do it better than anyone else.".
I only have room for 30 adult large fowl. So only one breed. That's ok, It's easier for me
to learn and concentrate on one breed.
Best,
Karen
exclusively Walt Boese strain English Light Sussex

AMEN! We only have Javas and that is more than enough to keep us busy.

 

[BGMatt]

I've been studying on this for over a year. Got a lot of good information from helpful folks, and a few bits not so good. Learning to consider the source and circumstances. Got in some real live practice on some backyard chickens. My goal is to work with buckeyes to create a closed flock. I can only seriously work with the one breed. Maybe a few years down the road ...


This is about the source and circumstances for information thing. It was stated to me that after 6 times these (Styrofoam Incubators) were better for growing bacteria than hatching. I don't think I will need the capacity of a cabinet incubator yet. I wanted to see if there was a way I could use what I already have.

It's nice to see folks realize that concentrating on one or two breeds, and have attainable goals. Too many shoot for the stars and are going to be the savior of every rare breed there is.

 

[denn1948]

im getting mottled javas this spring have no chickens at this time

 

[Wisher1000]

I ordered my Sportsman on Black Friday and it arrived today.......not too shabby!!

 

[BGMatt]

im getting mottled javas this spring have no chickens at this time

Wonderful! Always awesome to see people get involved in a historic heritage breed that really needs more breeders! Where are yours coming from if you don't mind sharing with thread?