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First off, I don't want any of your birds. Most of them are FOO's.
I am pretty much anti-FOO. As far as me owning them. They are fine for those that like them.
Decide what your goals are. Why do you want each breed, each bird. Write down why you like them. Even if it is as simple as I like their color or I just like them.
For instance, later when you are trying to decide whether to keep Marans or Frizzles, you can compare your reasons.
If this is an accurate list, then it should give you a starting place to where you can cut back. (if that is your goal)
You have to consider things like how many you have of each or if you just have hens and no roo or vice-versa. If you do have just one sex then how hard will it be to find a mate and is it worth your time and effort to do so. If it is something you really like and want then hang on to them until you find more.
So if you are keeping the Mutts for eggs then decide if you want the frizzles. Or the doo clays (d'uccle) or the Sebrights.
If you decide to keep them all then work at getting each breed built up to what you want.
It is very hard to have a specific breeding program with just one or two hens. Its even harder with no roosters.
I have built breed flocks from pairs and trios but it takes awhile, sometimes years.
I started my Campine flock with a pair. I now have eight. My biggest problem with building them is that I have hatched and raised about 80-90 percent roos in the last three years.
It seems like every time I have just about given up on something an opportunity has presented itself to either sell them or buy more.
If the Welsummers ever get low on your list let me know.
I know a guy that likes them.
Monty - are you trying to make an outline for a 12 step recovery program?
1. List all your birds
2. Identify what you like about the various birds
3. Decide what your goals are for your birds
4. Sell any Wellsummers to Monty
