Show Off Your American Gamefowl and Chat Thread!!!

[roosterhavoc]

Not to mention the more machinery and computers do for people the lazier they get. On average all people who sit around punchin keys all day look like twigs, or chewed up bubble gum. Lazy Bastards. Swing an axe, push a knife, dare I say a screwdriver.

 

[SOHC-FTW]

You better not Facebook folk may not like it.

 

[JShubin]

I know good ol fellas that you would probably think are "retarded" till they tear down an engine in no time and find the problem you couldn't and can't or fab up a one off chassis samething goes with farming and construction. I gather you'd be up a creek without a paddle without technology.

I agree it's a decent feature when used correctly, but the world would be better off in my eyes. And less people sitting on their thumbs and out well working with their hands or starving one.

I respect and admire craftsmen. Everyone should master a skill/trade.

I'm just stating that computer skills are typically needed for higher paying jobs.

I work about half/half between computer (design/programming) and actually building/machining stuff. I cut my own tools, use bandsaws, table saw, change and sharpen bits/tools., etc just about every day. And I sweep up after myself at the machines, which is unheard of for an office employee.

 

[birdman55]

Some random recent pics. Hope all is well with everyone.

Peach goldens

Red, yellow and cinnamon goldens all in one picture

Front yard. Even protected from the elements there is frostbite. And it’s not even cold out.

Butcher. His spurs are really large like as big as ur index finger and as thick.

Lacy
Both the butcher n lacy are almost two years old.

Anyways enjoy the holiday season and happy new year. See u guys in a bit.

 

[SOHC-FTW]

I've cut my birds back to nothing but pellets (flock booster 20%) and a smidget of whole corn no scratch now, waste not won't not. Dang Hulsey stag was just picking out the scratch, I don't know if these Hulsey are worth anything Undecided yet but I reckon I'll see more toward spring I'd hate to make a bad judgement.

I'm confident in my other breeding's for next spring so that's a plus. Oh havoc I never asked but do your birds lay good on these pellets or do you mix in some layer?

 

[B123]

Anyways enjoy the holiday season and happy new year. See u guys in a bit.

Beautiful birds!

 

[roosterhavoc]

I've cut my birds back to nothing but pellets (flock booster 20%) and a smidget of whole corn no scratch now, waste not won't not. Dang Hulsey stag was just picking out the scratch, I don't know if these Hulsey are worth anything Undecided yet but I reckon I'll see more toward spring I'd hate to make a bad judgement.

I'm confident in my other breeding's for next spring so that's a plus. Oh havoc I never asked but do your birds lay good on these pellets or do you mix in some layer?

They lay just fine probably better because they like it better than all the laying pellets. I change it up every now and then just for variety. No scientific reason other than if I don’t like to eat the same sh*t day after day I doubt they do either. I have a lot of birds. Some will pick out certain grains first but they will eat it all. If they don’t clean it up pretty quick feed them less. The scratch ain’t the problem your probably feeding them a little too heavy. Just cut that bird back a little and I bet he eats it all.

 

[roosterhavoc]

Every bird is different. I have some I feed a little more than the rest because they burn it off quicker because they are more active. I like to have individual cups on each pen and no bulk feeders except for chicks. It’s easier to see what’s going on and less waste.

 

[birdman55]

When breeding u comb across let’s say combs (straight) well y r some big n thick and others smaller. R a certain one better? Also anyone have any billy ruble blood they d be willing to sell.

 

[B123]

When breeding u comb across let’s say combs (straight) well y r some big n thick and others smaller. R a certain one better?

Genetic variation in comb structure, but some is environment too. Birds raised in confinement tend to be heavier all around with thicker combs. Raise the same birds free range on a leaner diet and the combs are more delicate.

I have no personal experience with one being better than the other. There are some strains that seem to have consistently large combs. In terms of dubbing, I prefer the smaller combs.