Ditto this!
Pretty sure npip ain't useful for the avian influenza spreading. They test for pullorium (sp) only apart from specific states.that require more testingDitto this!
No such thing. Only 1% of birds that hatch will be TOP quality. That's why I raise so many.. I usually settle for keeping the top 10% because I just don't have the resources to raise more birds.
I would pick a breed you like and want to show, then start looking up their breeding clubs and search their directory. I'll start by giving the link to the Ameraucana one..
http://ameraucanabreedersclub.org/breedersdirectory.html
But in truth.. I think the odds of 1 hatchery chick out of say 15 being decent enough show quality for fair setting might be good.. Just raise more chicks!
Please buy from an NPIP certified seller if they are shipping, as it helps protect us all. With Avian Influenza going around several states recently (Maryland, South Dakota, Washington, looks like 14 states so far have confirmed cases).. I see California has imposed a quarantine (and additional requirements) on hatching eggs, and fowl. Hopefully some shows will still be viable!
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/spotlights/2021-2022/h5n1-low-risk-public.htm
https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/Avian_Influenza.html
I also suggest a solid color instead of something barred, laced, or heavily patterned.. as far as easier to get it right for winning goes. Silkies are popular and easy to show, but also a very highly competitive category from what I've seen and hard to have perfect head poof. You may already know all of this
A show winning breeder, I've bought from.. but all (cuckoo Silkie) chicks still had faults (red combs), It was a project color so that is part of the process. She may have more consistency out of her SOP birds. My hatch rate on eggs shipped to California from Florida was awful, but I would consider chicks if there is a live guarantee.
https://indigoegg.us/
I hope you and your daughter find great quality SOP birds and have a fantastic adventure!
They don’t test for Mareks either
Cackle seems to be the best of the hatcheries in terms of quality etc. from what I’ve seen and heard and they have lots of pics and reviews on the website of people’s children winning 4H, fairs, etc. with their birds so they may be a relatively good place for a quick source or whatever. Although they are more expensive than the other hatcheries. But they do seem to be pretty good quality. Though of course a show breeder, if they can find one, would probably be best. And some I think offer discounts to 4H kids? Idk if that’s a thing in poultry but I’m pretty sure I’ve seen it in other livestock like goats or rabbits or whatever or at least they may help them.Ditto this!
No such thing. Only 1% of birds that hatch will be TOP quality. That's why I raise so many.. I usually settle for keeping the top 10% because I just don't have the resources to raise more birds.
I would pick a breed you like and want to show, then start looking up their breeding clubs and search their directory. I'll start by giving the link to the Ameraucana one..
http://ameraucanabreedersclub.org/breedersdirectory.html
But in truth.. I think the odds of 1 hatchery chick out of say 15 being decent enough show quality for fair setting might be good.. Just raise more chicks!
Please buy from an NPIP certified seller if they are shipping, as it helps protect us all. With Avian Influenza going around several states recently (Maryland, South Dakota, Washington, looks like 14 states so far have confirmed cases).. I see California has imposed a quarantine (and additional requirements) on hatching eggs, and fowl. Hopefully some shows will still be viable!
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/spotlights/2021-2022/h5n1-low-risk-public.htm
https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/Avian_Influenza.html
I also suggest a solid color instead of something barred, laced, or heavily patterned.. as far as easier to get it right for winning goes. Silkies are popular and easy to show, but also a very highly competitive category from what I've seen and hard to have perfect head poof. You may already know all of this
A show winning breeder, I've bought from.. but all (cuckoo Silkie) chicks still had faults (red combs), It was a project color so that is part of the process. She may have more consistency out of her SOP birds. My hatch rate on eggs shipped to California from Florida was awful, but I would consider chicks if there is a live guarantee.
https://indigoegg.us/
I hope you and your daughter find great quality SOP birds and have a fantastic adventure!
Either Cackle or McMurray offered like 10% off for 4H a few years ago. Not sure if they do now
Oh wow that’s awesome!
