Heritage Large Fowl - Phase II

[brahmabreeder]

Yesterday when I was watering the breeders I was given a 'sign'. My boy, I haven't really noticed him crow lately, but yesterday he was singing his little heart out! Plus I caught him mounting the girls. Not sure if he was mounting the one or not. I heard wing flapping like he balancing himself and then when I looked she was just getting up and fluffing herself back up. Hopefully this means chicks soon!!

 

[hellbender]

Yesterday when I was watering the breeders I was given a 'sign'. My boy, I haven't really noticed him crow lately, but yesterday he was singing his little heart out! Plus I caught him mounting the girls. Not sure if he was mounting the one or not. I heard wing flapping like he balancing himself and then when I looked she was just getting up and fluffing herself back up. Hopefully this means chicks soon!!

Not asking you to say but do you have any idea what might have put more octane in his 'engine'???

 

[brahmabreeder]

Would it have anything to do with his new diet

???

 

[hellbender]

Would it have anything to do with his new diet

???

I'm sure I don't know. It's said, "we are what we eat"...





EDIT:That little bit should be altered to : "we are what we eat and drink"...giving water and other liquids their due, especially in temperature extremes.

It's very easy to assume the birds are getting enough water in winter when in fact they often do not, and just because they can eat a bite of snow now and again, does not mean they do not NEED frequent CLEAN water....changed and not just added to.

Some of us go so far as to add water to the feed, especially in winter...

 

[Canieldonrad]

Been growing out about 70 La Flèche. I love the La Flèche adults, beautiful birds, really can't wait to let them out when the weather is nice. But the youngsters are quite difficult to handle. Every noise drives them insane. This experience has really reinforced my desire to breed Buckeyes.

 

[Vamvakas]

Been growing out about 70 La Flèche. I love the La Flèche adults, beautiful birds, really can't wait to let them out when the weather is nice. But the youngsters are quite difficult to handle. Every noise drives them insane. This experience has really reinforced my desire to breed Buckeyes.

Are La Flèche good winter hardy and are they also large looking? Noticed with the Crevecoeur there 8 lbs roo standard male but they look smaller then they are, think this is from the lack of fluff feathers that make them look small but looks can be deceiving.

 

[hellbender]

Been growing out about 70 La Flèche. I love the La Flèche adults, beautiful birds, really can't wait to let them out when the weather is nice. But the youngsters are quite difficult to handle. Every noise drives them insane. This experience has really reinforced my desire to breed Buckeyes.

This report actually surprises me. I remember you posting that you were going to make La Fleche a house-hold term in several surrounding counties (paraphrasing, of course). I think they are beautiful birds.

I guess I'll stick with my homely yet Non-Neurotic Naked Necks.

 

[fowlman01]

Walt, can you clarify, I've read the APA bylaws about applying to get a new breed admitted and didn't see where they specify the breeders have to have been APA members for the 5 years. Is this just implied by some of the show certification requirements, or... Just trying to understand the process. Thank you!

It is under the 5 year rule. If you are one of the people raising them for 5 years you have to be a member for the whole time. Otherwise a person can join right before the application is submitted. The Standard Committee is currently working on the admission process and the wording, so that there will be no doubt.

Walt

 

[gjensen]

Been growing out about 70 La Flèche. I love the La Flèche adults, beautiful birds, really can't wait to let them out when the weather is nice. But the youngsters are quite difficult to handle. Every noise drives them insane. This experience has really reinforced my desire to breed Buckeyes.

LOL.

 

[Wisher1000]

Been growing out about 70 La Flèche. I love the La Flèche adults, beautiful birds, really can't wait to let them out when the weather is nice. But the youngsters are quite difficult to handle. Every noise drives them insane. This experience has really reinforced my desire to breed Buckeyes.

Oh, Daniel, you're not fooling me, I know you really want both!

Those La Flèche, I know they are "challenging" now, but as soon as the weather breaks, they will be such a joy to you. Keep your eye on the prize, winter can't last forever. With spring comes the chance to enjoy the fruits of your efforts, you'll look at those youngsters and say, "I'm making progress, and I did that!"

Hang in there, my friend.