Heritage Large Fowl - Phase II

[Yard full o' rocks]

Bob had just a handful of them and they went to someone in FL who kept them until a new guy took them into his flock because he had birds from the same stock.

Don't worry, they are being taken care of. A few of us Java people have been keeping an eye on them so we don't lose their genes.

I was just wondering (I dont need another breed) for the benefit of DENN1948 who was looking for some, especially since he is in the SE, I thought it might be something that he could get started with as opposed to hatchery stock

 

[Wisher1000]

Same here, just wanted to know that they are in competant hands. I couldn't get any if I wanted, I'd be too afraid I would mess them up! I'm glad to know they are taken care of and preserved.

 

[denn1948]

i just read your post yard full of rocks ?

 

[NYREDS]

i just read your post yard full of rocks ?

And.......?

 

[Extra Java]

Quote: Yes, the full story of the transfer will be published in the next Java Breeders of America Newsletter.

 

[Wisher1000]

HEY!? Any chance of seeing that article online or reprinted here? I would love to read it.......

 

[TeaChick]

HEY!? Any chance of seeing that article online or reprinted here? I would love to read it.......

X2

 

[3riverschick]

Or...just join the Club and get the newsletter. http://www.javabreedersofamerica.com/join/
Sounds like a good 10.00 investment.

Best,
Karen

 

[MagicChicken]

Speaking of Javas, there were 17 Black Javas in the Tucson show a couple of weeks ago. The Java exhibitors met with the judge afterward to discuss our birds. We all learned a lot and I am excited to see what improvement we make over the next year.

My breeding pens are set up and I'm about to set the first batch of eggs. I was planning to use three hens in individual complementary pairings, but one is still finishing her molt and is not laying yet. Looks like I will be selecting for winter egg production even though that was not this year's priority. Hatching needs to be done by the end of January. The chicks need to be feathered out and ready to go when the heat hits. We had our first 100 degree day in early April last year.

The broody-raised chicks that hatched in October turned out to be 5 cockerels and 1 pullet. Looks like I'll be eating well once they get a little bigger.

Sarah

 

[bnjrob]

Speaking of Javas, there were 17 Black Javas in the Tucson show a couple of weeks ago. The Java exhibitors met with the judge afterward to discuss our birds. We all learned a lot and I am excited to see what improvement we make over the next year.

My breeding pens are set up and I'm about to set the first batch of eggs. I was planning to use three hens in individual complementary pairings, but one is still finishing her molt and is not laying yet. Looks like I will be selecting for winter egg production even though that was not this year's priority. Hatching needs to be done by the end of January. The chicks need to be feathered out and ready to go when the heat hits. We had our first 100 degree day in early April last year.

The broody-raised chicks that hatched in October turned out to be 5 cockerels and 1 pullet. Looks like I'll be eating well once they get a little bigger.

Sarah

Oh Sarah, you are just having a time with all those cockerels! Starting to think that males are being pre-selected for during the mating process of your birds.

How are yours doing with the cold now? Heard it was in the 20s there. It was nearly 80* here on Wednesday, woke up to 34* on Thursday morning and has been below freezing at our house for more than a day now. The Javas are handling it like champs even in open air pens and ice everywhere. Just looking at some Javas from someone in WA - theirs are out in the snow having a blast.