I want to start a breeding program...need thoughts opinions and ideas

[luvmypets]

Cool but ive actually decided on lavender orp

 

[Michael OShay]

Only problem with bantams is the egg size
I'm sure most people buying chickens for eggs would like
A standard size egg

X2 on standard size eggs

 

[luvmypets]

I am trying to convince my dad to start a breeding program but he says we have to many chickens! There are never TOO many chickens!

 

[Tuhmu]

Okie I have had my eye on them for a while but I also wanted alot of other breeds, and eventually i decided to pick one and perfect that because trying to make quality breeding lines in five different breeds i know nothing about may get a little hectic. I most likely will not be purchasing them until next spring but i want to learn as much as I can about ths wonderful breed..

Do you know any good hatcheries ... we tried murray mcmurray but we were not impressed..

Thanks again

Stay far far away from hatcheries of any sort if you are looking to get quality stock. It would take years if not decades to try and fix all the problems they have with their stock (learned this the hard way also). Hatchery birds make great pets etc but they really don't compare to breeder birds.

I agree with the majority here in that you should go with a standard breed, larger eggs (for selling as eating eggs when times are slow), can process extra males.

 

[luvmypets]

Ok i actually found some hatching eggs and chicks in the buy sell trade forum... I need these lav orps lol

 

[SternRose]

I am trying to convince my dad to start a breeding program but he says we have to many chickens! There are never TOO many chickens!

Best way to convenes him is follow these steps
1) get a notebook and make book, with these things,
A: table of contents
B: page #
C: page titles
2) research for 3-6 months, get you breeders name, #, address, email, chick/chicken prices
3) have pen(s) plans( you'll need at least 2)
4) save up$$
5) get feed prices
6) get prices and the amount of EVERYTHING you'll need, ( feeds, waters, ect) will you use a incubator?
I'm doing this with my dog and horse stuff. Lol, I have 3 notebooks about this

 

[luvmypets]

Wow i actually started making a small one but never finished... I need to convince him it will be good... Idk any breeders around us and i dont want shipped eggs.. Im gonna do lots of researching tonight!

 

[3riverschick]

Cool but ive actually decided on lavender orp

Hi !

There is a man in Georgia , I think Mitchell is his name. He has
stunning imported Orps. I think the name of his place is
"Ewe ( something) Farm". On BYC and has a website.
Here ya go:
For Sale: Pure Imported English Orpingtons - Many different colors!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/889815/pure-imported-english-orpingtons-many-different-colors
Ok, no Lavs but I am coo coo for Cocoa Puffs over the Crele and
the Isabel Cuckoo colors, Wow!
Best,
Karen in western PA

 

[luvmypets]

I just found some one who lives about 1:20 minutes away selling lavender orps! Im practically doing back flips im so happy... I really hope i can purchase some soon!