- Oct 14, 2008
- 38
- 2
- 24
Hi Folks,
So, I have finally waded through the 113 pages of this thread—wow!—and can now join the flock as another Russian Orloff breeder wannabe. Until recently, I had little interest in them—due in no small part to the rather awful photos of them in the Ekarius book. But a few weeks ago, I was idly Googling the various breeds on ALBC’s Critical list, and the Orloffs just stole my heart, with their hawk looks and cold hardiness.
Thank you all, for the photos and information you have provided, and for the references that have helped me begin my quest. I did send emails out to Rarefeathers (sorry, do not know her name) and to Erhard Wiehs (Kummer Poultry) but have not received replies yet. Yesterday, I called R.E. Van Blaricome, whose Craigslist ad mentioned that he had Mahoganies but did not expect to have any for sale until next year. I called anyway, to touch base. He got his stock from Erhard (a friend of his) and may be getting more eggs from Erhard soon. He took my name and number, said he’d contact me when he gets in touch with Erhard.
I live in Everson, Washington, up by British Columbia. Van lives an hour south of me, and Erhard lives a couple of hours south of him. And Rarefeathers is about three hours east of me. Those are the ones I know about. If there are any others within several hours/several hundred miles, please let me know.
As for my goals: type, temperament, and size, going for the APA standard and the lovely birds being shown currently in the UK and Germany. Hubby prefers the Mahogany, I like all the colors, so I’d be happy to start with whatever Standard size birds I can get.
Thanks for any leads or advice you can provide. I will be checking in to this thread, or you can PM me, or email me at [email protected] .
All My Best,
Dianne
Joyheart Farm
Everson, Washington
(Sicilian Buttercups, Japanese Buttercup mutts, Silkies, Silver Fox Rabbits, and Tibetan Yaks. Yes, Yaks: Ride, Pack Pull, Meat, Milk, Wool, Pet, Poop, Bull—Once you try Yak, you’ll never go back!)
So, I have finally waded through the 113 pages of this thread—wow!—and can now join the flock as another Russian Orloff breeder wannabe. Until recently, I had little interest in them—due in no small part to the rather awful photos of them in the Ekarius book. But a few weeks ago, I was idly Googling the various breeds on ALBC’s Critical list, and the Orloffs just stole my heart, with their hawk looks and cold hardiness.
Thank you all, for the photos and information you have provided, and for the references that have helped me begin my quest. I did send emails out to Rarefeathers (sorry, do not know her name) and to Erhard Wiehs (Kummer Poultry) but have not received replies yet. Yesterday, I called R.E. Van Blaricome, whose Craigslist ad mentioned that he had Mahoganies but did not expect to have any for sale until next year. I called anyway, to touch base. He got his stock from Erhard (a friend of his) and may be getting more eggs from Erhard soon. He took my name and number, said he’d contact me when he gets in touch with Erhard.
I live in Everson, Washington, up by British Columbia. Van lives an hour south of me, and Erhard lives a couple of hours south of him. And Rarefeathers is about three hours east of me. Those are the ones I know about. If there are any others within several hours/several hundred miles, please let me know.
As for my goals: type, temperament, and size, going for the APA standard and the lovely birds being shown currently in the UK and Germany. Hubby prefers the Mahogany, I like all the colors, so I’d be happy to start with whatever Standard size birds I can get.
Thanks for any leads or advice you can provide. I will be checking in to this thread, or you can PM me, or email me at [email protected] .
All My Best,
Dianne
Joyheart Farm
Everson, Washington
(Sicilian Buttercups, Japanese Buttercup mutts, Silkies, Silver Fox Rabbits, and Tibetan Yaks. Yes, Yaks: Ride, Pack Pull, Meat, Milk, Wool, Pet, Poop, Bull—Once you try Yak, you’ll never go back!)