Thanks for the info guys. Zanna, thanks for the offer. I'm always up for some pictures, but its not a biggie right now. I'm just trying to find sources for quality birds when it comes time to replace the flock. My flock is only a year old ( not on lights) so i got a little time to research where I can find what I want. BUT!, I think this spring I may need to add a couple BCMs to fill the Dark egg desire. Before we got our flock I researched alot, and found that we wanted Barnevelders, Welsummers, Marans and Wyandottes. I had to really search for the Barnies but found a source that could order them. The others were plentifull around here in the spring, EXCEPT for the BCMs. I even bought a pair of chicks at a later date that were believed to be marans but anded up being an Iowa Blue and a Minorca. In Chick form, to a newbie they looked the same. Bummer
Now, for the reason for locating good sources in advanced. The Barnies have lack of yellow legs, ok egg color and they had the "V" on the heads as chicks. My Welsummers lay a lighter egg than my brothers production reds. And the list Goes on. I guess its ok for now. But since I've done more research, I have come to the conclusion that even though I only Have a small backyard flock ( 11 hens ) without a rooster and dont plan to breed, By obtaining better quality birds it will help the breeds keep standard. Am I right in thinking that?
Anyways, thats my story and I'm sticking to it. Glad i found out about the Oregon thread, that way the knowledge I gain is from my region.
Now, for the reason for locating good sources in advanced. The Barnies have lack of yellow legs, ok egg color and they had the "V" on the heads as chicks. My Welsummers lay a lighter egg than my brothers production reds. And the list Goes on. I guess its ok for now. But since I've done more research, I have come to the conclusion that even though I only Have a small backyard flock ( 11 hens ) without a rooster and dont plan to breed, By obtaining better quality birds it will help the breeds keep standard. Am I right in thinking that?
Anyways, thats my story and I'm sticking to it. Glad i found out about the Oregon thread, that way the knowledge I gain is from my region.
