Let's start at the very beginning. That's a very good place to start!

[SandraMort]

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Exactly how I feel.

With regard to preserving a heritage breed, obviously, there are certain obvious faults you will want to avoid. (That's where the "preservation part comes in.) The Standard of perfection should tell you what faults to avoid for your breed of choice.

Which is why that advice was helpful for me. I will be ordering a copy as soon as my paypal problem is resolved.

Figure out what you want in your birds, and ask the breeders you're interested in what they're breeding for. Choose your stock from that.

Sounds sensible, thank you.​

 

[fullhouse]

I am curious to see how your Buckeyes turn out. We Have Delawares and I am very happy with them as dual purpose heritage chickens (that will never be shown

).