Redcap Chickens

[Redcap Farm]

Hi flitter

If you would like maybe we could trade egg as soon as mine start laying

. Here are a few pictures of my Redcaps.

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[laseterlass]

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OMG I googled it and found a picture of the most gorgeous rooster! I have no idea how to copy it onto here.

But he is a patchwork quilt! http://www.squidoo.com/orpingtoncrelelegbar

 

[flitter]

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I PMed you regarding an egg swap... great idea!
Mine came from a hatchery, McMurray's. I think you said yours were Ideal stick but you weren't happy with them? They seem to be a good looking group and a good beginning? You look to have culled already. I only see one rooster! What did you use as first criteria? I'm thinking it will be weight first for me... my hens are smallish. Then... I'm not sure.

 

[Redcap Farm]

Hi flitter

I never got your PM . I am very happy with the way my Redcaps are turning out. I have 5 males and they had started to fight a little so I put 4 in another pen. Yes the weight will be the first thing I want to bring up as I have read that hatchery Redcaps are on the smaller side.



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[flitter]

Redcap Farm:I sent the PM again.

I just found the "old and rare breed" thread... interesting. Also found "color genetics of the Redcap" thread. I'm getting a headache but learning a lot.

Can anyone recommend a beginner book on chicken genetics? My Genetics course in college was long ago.

 

[Redcap Farm]

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Hi flitter

Here is a link to a thread on Redcaps. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=295800&p=1

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