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Well, first of all, introducing hatchery-stock is a risky endeavor. You're introducing a bird that is most likely a mutt or a result of very bad inbreeding. The size is probably a lot smaller than it should be, and hardiness may be ruined as well.
However, it depends on what project you're considering. I can't really tell you what to do or what not to do, but I would recommend that you stay away from hatchery stock when using them for projects.
Red leakage in a Sumatra sounds like it could mean he's a mutt. I know any chicken--purebred or not--can occasionally throw an unexpected color, but you'd expect something like Platinum or White from a Sumatra, not reddish leakage.
Pictures would be helpful, if you've got some. If he's "type-ie" enough, he could be used for a project. Also, I'm not an expert, and there are many other folks here on this thread that are much more learned than I
Wish you the best with your decision!
Gresh thanks for your response.
I agree that my Sumatra would in my opinion be a mutt. Most hatchery birds have a very poor reputation as birds of quality. Most of my birds are from hatcheries because it is so convenient and cost effective for me. I wish I had enough money to buy SQ examples of my breeds but I just don't.
Gresh I know nothing about how hatcheries breed their stock. I have always assumed that the best producers rather than the best quality have been bred.I also think they have large groups of hens and cocks together so I don't know about how much inbreeding goes on.These are just my thoughts.
I also don't know a lot about chicken breeding but I think project birds can mean many things. If I could keep this boy it would just be for me to play around with long tails maybe.It can't happen and if I didn't already have one roo I would keep him for sure because I like him.
I have seen many birds of great beauty here on your thread and am so happy you started it.
It's my understanding that Brazilian games are made of a mixture of game breeds. I read that in GG's post and that was something I didn't know but found very interesting.Sounds like a lot of generations are under their belt.
I wish to compliment all the hard working breeders that have put so much blood,sweat and tears into their birds.I can not begin to imagine such a task. I am thankful all these beautiful birds have such passionate care takers.
Well, first of all, introducing hatchery-stock is a risky endeavor. You're introducing a bird that is most likely a mutt or a result of very bad inbreeding. The size is probably a lot smaller than it should be, and hardiness may be ruined as well.
However, it depends on what project you're considering. I can't really tell you what to do or what not to do, but I would recommend that you stay away from hatchery stock when using them for projects.
Red leakage in a Sumatra sounds like it could mean he's a mutt. I know any chicken--purebred or not--can occasionally throw an unexpected color, but you'd expect something like Platinum or White from a Sumatra, not reddish leakage.
Pictures would be helpful, if you've got some. If he's "type-ie" enough, he could be used for a project. Also, I'm not an expert, and there are many other folks here on this thread that are much more learned than I
Wish you the best with your decision!
Gresh thanks for your response.
I agree that my Sumatra would in my opinion be a mutt. Most hatchery birds have a very poor reputation as birds of quality. Most of my birds are from hatcheries because it is so convenient and cost effective for me. I wish I had enough money to buy SQ examples of my breeds but I just don't.
Gresh I know nothing about how hatcheries breed their stock. I have always assumed that the best producers rather than the best quality have been bred.I also think they have large groups of hens and cocks together so I don't know about how much inbreeding goes on.These are just my thoughts.
I also don't know a lot about chicken breeding but I think project birds can mean many things. If I could keep this boy it would just be for me to play around with long tails maybe.It can't happen and if I didn't already have one roo I would keep him for sure because I like him.
I have seen many birds of great beauty here on your thread and am so happy you started it.
It's my understanding that Brazilian games are made of a mixture of game breeds. I read that in GG's post and that was something I didn't know but found very interesting.Sounds like a lot of generations are under their belt.
I wish to compliment all the hard working breeders that have put so much blood,sweat and tears into their birds.I can not begin to imagine such a task. I am thankful all these beautiful birds have such passionate care takers.
