Virginia

[ThatFarmerChick]

Anyone in VA breed Russian Orloffs?  Specifically the mahogany ones?

Personally I do not know of any breeders for the breed. It does not have any standard to go on, so many breeders do not take on the challenge. Welphatchery.com usually has them, but at this time of year most hatcheries close or are preparing for the new year. I wish you the best with finding a breeder. They are amazingly gorgeous birds.

 

[canesisters]

Thanks, I'll check Welp.

In the breed club websites, I've seen a standard for the breed. At least... that's what they called it.
I'm no breeder - just have a bunch of much loved mixes.
???
" ABA Standard:


Origin: Germany
American Status: Not Common
Weight: Cock- 33oz, Hen- 30oz, Cockerel- 30oz, Pullet- 27oz


Shape of Male:
Comb: Walnut - medium size setting firmly and evenly on head, front not to extend beyond point one third way between nostrils and point of beak and extend backwards to a point perpendicular with eyes.
Beak: Short, strong, well curved.
Face: fine in texture, nearly concealed by relatively long muff feathers.
Brow: Heavily furnished with feathers.
Eyes: Large, full, partly concealed by brow feathers.
Wattles: Small, concealed in beard.
Ear Lobes: Small, concealed in beard.
Beard & Muffs: Composed of feathers turning horizontally backwards from both sides of beak, from the center, vertically downwards, the whole forming a collar of three ovals in a triangular group, giving a muffed effect.
Head: Medium size, wide in front, not well rounded, carried so that a line drawn parallel with top of tail will bisect muffs.
Neck: Medium length, well arched.
Hackle: Abundant, feathers rather short, full at base of head, flowing over shoulders and back.
Back: Fairly long, broad at shoulders, tapering convexly, sloping considerably to stern.
Saddle: Abundant, wide, concealing a considerable portion of wing bay.
Tail: Main tail- medium length, feathers broad, fairly well spread, carried well back and at an angle of 70 degrees above horizontal. Sickles- relatively short, very well curved. Lesser Sickles and Coverts- abundant, broad, well curved.
Wings: Medium length, strong, powerful, carried closely and well above lower thighs. Shoulders and Fronts- Slightly raised. Bows- Prominent, well rounded. Coverts- Two distinct rows of broad feathers across wings. Primaries- Medium length and width, completely concealed by secondaries. Secondaries- Medium length, broad, tapering convexly to stern.
Breast: Well rounded, carried high.
Body and Stern: Body- Rather long, medium depth and width. Stern- Well tucked up, full, short.
Legs and Toes: Legs- Medium length, straight when viewed from front. Lower thighs- Medium length, muscular tapering neatly to hocks. Shanks- Medium length, strong, rather coarsely scaled. Spurs: Hard, prominent, double spurs to count extra points. Toes- Four, medium length, strong, straight, well and evenly placed.
Appearance: Alert, pugnacious. "

 

[canesisters]

YIKES!!! 25 chick minimum at welp......
anyone want to split an order????

 

[cubalaya]

sandhill preservation has them but 25 chick minimum. probably better quality than welp

 

[ki4got]

sandhill preservation has them but 25 chick minimum. probably better quality than welp

if you want to split a sandhill order, I'd split it with you. need/want more Dorkings (always LOL)

 

[Cknldy]

Welp's birds are pretty good. That is where some of the RO's I posted pics of came from and they were gorgeous. I was very satisfied with all the breeds I received and out of 50 ordered (about 60 received) only one or two were d.o.a. The 25 minimum might seem high but there's no shipping or extra charges with their rates being about the same as other hatcheries. Good luck in your search

 

[vpatt]

Are there any hatchereies in VA? Or near? I know that is going to depend on the location in Virginia. Thnx for any help.

 

[canesisters]

@ki4got , I will TOTALLY consider that!

 

[petrel]

Are there any hatchereies in VA? Or near? I know that is going to depend on the location in Virginia. Thnx for any help.

Just google "chickens for sale Virginia" and quite a few pop-up. I don't have any experience with them though.

I purchased two small batches of chicks from Meyer Hatchery in Ohio and had very good luck with them.

 

[vpatt]

Just google "chickens for sale Virginia" and quite a few pop-up.  I don't have any experience with them though. 

I purchased two small batches of chicks from Meyer Hatchery in Ohio and had very good luck with them.

Thnx....I will give it a shot. I was going to check out Meyers, too. Just curious if there was anything closer. I will probably order hatching eggs from members o f BYC. But its nice yo know what's out there.