onagadori long tail

[4hmom]

Yes, there are some breeders or were in the 70s.. in Germany. I don't know if they are still there and would have to look. I was really hoping to just find a roo here in the US to start out. If I like them, then I would go further. It would be silly to spend the money on something like that if I found that the special care and feed was something that I didn't want long term. Right now, I would like to have a roo to care for and do special things for. However a breeding program with maybe 10 roos all in special cages on special diets may be enough to drive me to drink? who knows. This is why I start slowly with any project. Im a prefectionest. If I can't do it as well as some people and better then most, then I will look at why. If I find its just not for me, then.. I wont' give 110%, however if I find I like it, then I will give 120% and do all I can to honor that breed.

if you go to onagadori.net you can go to the link about pures in europe and asia to find more info

 

[IndianaGardener]

He was at twelve feet and still growing at the time I cut him back for breeding. I've been working these birds for over 10 yrs. They may not be 100% pure, but my line is darn close.

Specific diet, temperature control, special housing, daily hands on exercise, and constant grooming are all necessary. I found a long time ago the majority of people don't follow through with any of this, neglect the birds, and then they die. That's why as a general rule I don't sell my birds and that's the reason why you won't typically find birds like this for sale.

These are birds for serious dedicated breeders and preservationists. I'd be kicking myself if I ever let just one go as a pet. They are far to rare for a good bird to not be contributing to the further multiplying of its breed. If you want to keep these birds, study them and prepare to do it right.


David Rogers

 

[Lauravonsmurf]

Very pretty, and that tail shows care and dedication.