I have been breeding/raising chickens for about 2 years now in Arizona. It started with 3 chicks for my daughter and grew to 63 birds before settling down to a small flock of 30 Hens and 2 Cockerels. It has been a learning experience on coop/pen design (to keep out Coyotes, Bobcats, and Hawks) as well as all the other things associated with raising chickens (feeders, waterers, litter, etc.). My wife and kids all enjoy tending to our flock - Breeding, Incubating, Hatching, Caring, and Showing the birds. They are cage free and all natural and the eggs have the darkest orange yolks around. Happy birds lay GREAT eggs!
Directly tied to that, I am trying to breed to the French Black Copper Marans standard. It is difficult to find quality stock. While my birds are to the standards in looks, egg color is a challenge, and I can get to a 5 at best. I am looking to import some "pure" birds/eggs from France, or known quality source, to improve the lineage. Any guidance and/or assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Directly tied to that, I am trying to breed to the French Black Copper Marans standard. It is difficult to find quality stock. While my birds are to the standards in looks, egg color is a challenge, and I can get to a 5 at best. I am looking to import some "pure" birds/eggs from France, or known quality source, to improve the lineage. Any guidance and/or assistance would be greatly appreciated!
