I really just dont have the free time right now, but would like more info---or to pass them on to one of you!
Thanks!
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I really just dont have the free time right now, but would like more info---or to pass them on to one of you!
Thanks!
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I wanna see some pics! Everything needs pics! lol
Pics are here on this thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=401800
I wanna see some pics! Everything needs pics! lol
My daughter just wanted some as pets, they're her favorite breed. She doesn't care about color, she just wants to love them and spoil them.
I guess her heart is set on a serama, and the other breeds just wont fill that hole.... (Note to self--dont tell my kids the names of the breed we have, in case they want another breed than whatever they already have as pets!)
I'm not meaning to poke fun, but I can see why she likes the breed. It IS the best breed out there.
Listen, if you are ever near Lexington KY... I'll give you a nice hen.
I would offer a pair, but I'm short on roos this year........... (Go figure!)
I guess her heart is set on a serama, and the other breeds just wont fill that hole.... (Note to self--dont tell my kids the names of the breed we have, in case they want another breed than whatever they already have as pets!)
Listen, if you are ever near Lexington KY... I'll give you a nice hen.
I would offer a pair, but I'm short on roos this year........... (Go figure!)
Pics are here on this thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=401800
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What a big misunderstanding....but more proof that says:
...If you want the real deal in any breed, you need to take the time to familiarize yourself with the breed standard.
Go on the forums and STUDY...soon you will develop an eye of what to look for and what not to.
You could sell me a mixed breed hen, and tell me it was a Maran, and I know I couldn't tell you the difference.
I have no idea about the standard on them, or what to look for AT ALL. I definitely would not pay a higher price in getting one unless I knew what I was looking for.
I do want to say, if you wanted "pet quality" serama, that is what you got. They are VERY far from the standard.
To me, a chicken is a chicken---just like a horse is a horse. Its the SHAPE and size that makes them different.
Any red medium sized horse could probably be sold as a Quarter Horse, but if you know what to look for in that breed you wont be disappointed.
Although you wanted a quarter horse, the red 'grade' horse will do the same stuff the quality one will and you can love it just the same.... you just dont want to breed it.
Anyway, my offer still stands for your daughter! Best of luck in your future endeavors, we will be here if you have any questions!
What a big misunderstanding....but more proof that says:
...If you want the real deal in any breed, you need to take the time to familiarize yourself with the breed standard.
Go on the forums and STUDY...soon you will develop an eye of what to look for and what not to.
You could sell me a mixed breed hen, and tell me it was a Maran, and I know I couldn't tell you the difference.
I have no idea about the standard on them, or what to look for AT ALL. I definitely would not pay a higher price in getting one unless I knew what I was looking for.
I do want to say, if you wanted "pet quality" serama, that is what you got. They are VERY far from the standard.
To me, a chicken is a chicken---just like a horse is a horse. Its the SHAPE and size that makes them different.
Any red medium sized horse could probably be sold as a Quarter Horse, but if you know what to look for in that breed you wont be disappointed.
Although you wanted a quarter horse, the red 'grade' horse will do the same stuff the quality one will and you can love it just the same.... you just dont want to breed it.
Anyway, my offer still stands for your daughter! Best of luck in your future endeavors, we will be here if you have any questions!
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shirt.woot.com is where they have a new shirt every day for 10 bucks and free shipping.. after that they are 15, and then you can only get those for one week.
UNLESS they have good sales, and they get on the RECKONING page and high sales keep them there.
^That is quite a tail! That roo looks like he has been pigging on Dr. Seuss's pill berry vine, from the story "Gertrude McFuzz" (can you tell I have kids?)
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Well-l-l-l, I don't know about that. If you want to compete in Western Pleasure classes, an grade of unknown origins might not have the kind of conformation that is necessary to produce the kind of movement that will let you ever place well. If you hope to have a hen hatch eggs as a fun lesson for your kids, you may be disappointed if all of your hens are Leghorns. If you got your chickens for egg production, seasonal layers might drive you up the wall!
I have seen this sort of thing happen with rabbits all the time. People take someone else's word, and wind up buying something that really isn't what they wanted at all. I'm not accusing anyone of being intentionally dishonest; often the seller doesn't know what they have, either. I second the advice to take the time to educate yourself first, so you know what you are looking at before you purchase.
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Well-l-l-l, I don't know about that. If you want to compete in Western Pleasure classes, an grade of unknown origins might not have the kind of conformation that is necessary to produce the kind of movement that will let you ever place well. If you hope to have a hen hatch eggs as a fun lesson for your kids, you may be disappointed if all of your hens are Leghorns. If you got your chickens for egg production, seasonal layers might drive you up the wall!
I have seen this sort of thing happen with rabbits all the time. People take someone else's word, and wind up buying something that really isn't what they wanted at all. I'm not accusing anyone of being intentionally dishonest; often the seller doesn't know what they have, either. I second the advice to take the time to educate yourself first, so you know what you are looking at before you purchase.
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It doesn't seem like a big deal, just get the proper testing and paperwork. Don't know if regular USPS can help out with specifics, but here's a couple of links to poultry import requirements:
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/pol/ie-2006-2e.shtml
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/pol/ie-2002-3e.shtml
There's a lot to sort through, and most of what I found applies to poultry products. I found that you cannot count them as pets, and I'm not clear whether or not they need to be quarentined, but quarentine requirements are outlined on the site somewhere.
It doesn't seem like a big deal, just get the proper testing and paperwork. Don't know if regular USPS can help out with specifics, but here's a couple of links to poultry import requirements:
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/pol/ie-2006-2e.shtml
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/pol/ie-2002-3e.shtml
There's a lot to sort through, and most of what I found applies to poultry products. I found that you cannot count them as pets, and I'm not clear whether or not they need to be quarentined, but quarentine requirements are outlined on the site somewhere.
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Well-l-l-l, I don't know about that. If you want to compete in Western Pleasure classes, an grade of unknown origins might not have the kind of conformation that is necessary to produce the kind of movement that will let you ever place well. If you hope to have a hen hatch eggs as a fun lesson for your kids, you may be disappointed if all of your hens are Leghorns. If you got your chickens for egg production, seasonal layers might drive you up the wall!
LOL.. I maybe wasnt clear, but I agree with you about conformation.
We are also talking about a pet quality horse (or chicken)--not show quality or used for anything special.. just a kids pet.
Im saying if you wanted a chestnut horse to be a pet (but decided you liked the Quarter Horse breed, and that is what you intended to get) and DIDNT do your research.......You might end up with a chestnut grade horse. Could be a TB/Morgan/QH mix... or anything. If a horse doesn't have papers (like chickens dont ) the only way to guess about breed are to ask the owner or look at the size and shape of a horse--and maybe a few defining characteristics.
Im just saying that horses have four legs, eat, poop, run, whinny and you can ride them--the only big differences in breeds are size and shape and characteristics (like in chickens who all have two legs, eat grain, poop and have feathers).
My point is------------If you dont know about the fine details of what you are looking for........ how do you know that the chestnut horse you bought is really a quarter horse like you were told? Does it matter what breed he is, if you can love him, ride him, and enjoy him just as much as a pure bred pet? (This can go for pet chickens too) SOOO ....Everyone should STUDY THE STANDARDS of any pure bred they want to get into!!!
Im saying this b/c she wanted Serama, and got some poor quality/OEGB mixed ones. She didnt know the difference because she was not familiar with the breed or the standard.
To people that dont know what to look for, a small chicken could be an OEGB, could be a serama, could even be a japanese bantam. Who knows! Chickens are chickens, horses are horses to people that do not know the standards and what is required for the size and shape (and characteristics) of each breed. Cut any chicken open, and they are the same...cut any horse open and they are the same.
If you just want a pet to love and hang out with around the house, whats the difference?
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To me, a chicken is a chicken---just like a horse is a horse. Its the SHAPE and size that makes them different.
Any red medium sized horse could probably be sold as a Quarter Horse, but if you know what to look for in that breed you wont be disappointed.
Although you wanted a quarter horse, the red 'grade' horse will do the same stuff the quality one will and you can love it just the same.... you just dont want to breed it.
Well-l-l-l, I don't know about that. If you want to compete in Western Pleasure classes, an grade of unknown origins might not have the kind of conformation that is necessary to produce the kind of movement that will let you ever place well. If you hope to have a hen hatch eggs as a fun lesson for your kids, you may be disappointed if all of your hens are Leghorns. If you got your chickens for egg production, seasonal layers might drive you up the wall!
LOL.. I maybe wasnt clear, but I agree with you about conformation.
We are also talking about a pet quality horse (or chicken)--not show quality or used for anything special.. just a kids pet.
Im saying if you wanted a chestnut horse to be a pet (but decided you liked the Quarter Horse breed, and that is what you intended to get) and DIDNT do your research.......You might end up with a chestnut grade horse. Could be a TB/Morgan/QH mix... or anything. If a horse doesn't have papers (like chickens dont ) the only way to guess about breed are to ask the owner or look at the size and shape of a horse--and maybe a few defining characteristics.
Im just saying that horses have four legs, eat, poop, run, whinny and you can ride them--the only big differences in breeds are size and shape and characteristics (like in chickens who all have two legs, eat grain, poop and have feathers).
My point is------------If you dont know about the fine details of what you are looking for........ how do you know that the chestnut horse you bought is really a quarter horse like you were told? Does it matter what breed he is, if you can love him, ride him, and enjoy him just as much as a pure bred pet? (This can go for pet chickens too) SOOO ....Everyone should STUDY THE STANDARDS of any pure bred they want to get into!!!
Im saying this b/c she wanted Serama, and got some poor quality/OEGB mixed ones. She didnt know the difference because she was not familiar with the breed or the standard.
To people that dont know what to look for, a small chicken could be an OEGB, could be a serama, could even be a japanese bantam. Who knows! Chickens are chickens, horses are horses to people that do not know the standards and what is required for the size and shape (and characteristics) of each breed. Cut any chicken open, and they are the same...cut any horse open and they are the same.
If you just want a pet to love and hang out with around the house, whats the difference?
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Ahhh yeah! Now there is my next tattoo!
Ahhh yeah! Now there is my next tattoo!
Hey guys, just checking in for updates
My oldest pullet has laid her first two eggs this week, which I'm testing in the bator. At least two of my oldest chicks, also from reesepoultry are boys
. Still holding out hope for at least 2/5 of those being pullets. Beyond that my newest chicks from shipped eggs are outgrowing brooder space fast, and a few have interesting colors.
I have maybe three bluegrass serama eggs that survived shipping, fingers crossed hoping they make it yo hatch... Though my luck, if they do they'll all be roos. /facepalm
annnnywayyyy, I was thinking of going to the Ohio nationals though it's a four hour drive. Worth it? Might have to pick up birds or eggs there if possible. I'm still on the fence but it might be worth the drive to meet ppl etc.
annnnywayyyy, I was thinking of going to the Ohio nationals though it's a four hour drive. Worth it? Might have to pick up birds or eggs there if possible. I'm still on the fence but it might be worth the drive to meet ppl etc.
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But I'll bet they all taste like chicken, lol!
(Don't tell my chickens I said that!)
To a certain extent, I am in ccm's shoes. I ordered eggs from a couple of people earlier this year, and am still playing "Name that Breed" with a few of the birds that hatched from them. Some are straightforward enough, and are clearly exactly what the egg was labeled. Some are not - like the bird that looks like a black bantam Cochin with a beard?! Or the so-called White Faced Black Spanish that seems to be a White Faced Black Rosecomb! That's one thing that I really love about the Seramas. Their type is totally unique. Once you get that image fixed in your mind's eye, you won't have any trouble identifying it. You instantly think "that's a Serama!" when you see one. It may take a bit longer to learn the finer points of show vs. pet quality, but the package is unmistakable.
My hen has taken a break after laying a total of 7 eggs. They are in the 'bator with a bunch of Cochin eggs, and I'm patiently counting the days
But I'll bet they all taste like chicken, lol!
To a certain extent, I am in ccm's shoes. I ordered eggs from a couple of people earlier this year, and am still playing "Name that Breed" with a few of the birds that hatched from them. Some are straightforward enough, and are clearly exactly what the egg was labeled. Some are not - like the bird that looks like a black bantam Cochin with a beard?! Or the so-called White Faced Black Spanish that seems to be a White Faced Black Rosecomb! That's one thing that I really love about the Seramas. Their type is totally unique. Once you get that image fixed in your mind's eye, you won't have any trouble identifying it. You instantly think "that's a Serama!" when you see one. It may take a bit longer to learn the finer points of show vs. pet quality, but the package is unmistakable.
My hen has taken a break after laying a total of 7 eggs. They are in the 'bator with a bunch of Cochin eggs, and I'm patiently counting the days
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