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With any breeding program the end result is at the pleasure of the Breeder.
The Standard Cornish standard does not say "breed them so heavy you have to AI"--that is/was an individual breeders choice. The judges may reward that choice or not. As a breeder I feel my first responsibility is to the breed, and I always use the Standard as my guide to resist urges to follow the fads.
I have always found it possible to breed animals that conform to the APA, ABA standard of perfection and meet any additional requirements I might have.
I think when breeding Heritage, Rare, or Endangered breeds/varieties it is especially important that you adhere to the standard if it is available for that bird.
Kudos to all that keep the Heritage, Rare, and Critical!
The Standard Cornish standard does not say "breed them so heavy you have to AI"--that is/was an individual breeders choice. The judges may reward that choice or not. As a breeder I feel my first responsibility is to the breed, and I always use the Standard as my guide to resist urges to follow the fads.
I have always found it possible to breed animals that conform to the APA, ABA standard of perfection and meet any additional requirements I might have.
I think when breeding Heritage, Rare, or Endangered breeds/varieties it is especially important that you adhere to the standard if it is available for that bird.
Kudos to all that keep the Heritage, Rare, and Critical!