ISO Appenzeller Barthuhner

[BarefootHomestead33]

I just got started with them myself this year and tell your son they're worth it.

Pirate loves people and is the sweetest of all the breeds we hatched out this year (Black Copper Marans, Cream Legbar, Crevecoeur, Swedish Blue). She/he actually cuddles. If you pick him/her up and put her in the crook of your arm she'll just settle in and trill. From what I've read the breed is super sweet and docile and great for cold climates. I'm hoping to get more in the Spring when the fertility is better because I definitely want more of these guys.

I'm assuming DC would also be able to tell you about the import costs etc. They ship as well, but I'm not sure how that works across the border.

I hope that everything works out for you! Conservation is such a great thing to learn about when you're young.

I also found Grade Eh Farms in BC that has them now! Their site briefly mentioned FedEx and UPS so I emailed them and am remaining hopeful for spring chicks/eggs. I think it would be an added bonus to hatch them ourselves for 4H records.
I'm emailing DC Heritage about them next

 

[BethJ]

Good to know. And hatching for yourself is definitely fun! Plus, from what I understand, far fewer diseases can pass to the egg than to a chick so it's a good biosecurity measure.

I also found Grade Eh Farms in BC that has them now! Their site briefly mentioned FedEx and UPS so I emailed them and am remaining hopeful for spring chicks/eggs. I think it would be an added bonus to hatch them ourselves for 4H records.
I'm emailing DC Heritage about them next