Marc, some people want what they want when they want it, and are spoiled enough to want it immediately...and not willing nor do they feel the need to ever have to 'work' for what they want.Interesting.... as a well known breeder in Washington State and Overseas for breeding the English Orpington, the unknown breeder "Catface" the want to be English Orpington breeder contacted me and asked if I had a English Chocolate rooster, I'm always willing to help out new breeders wanting to venture into ther English Orp world. She was well aware that this beautiful rooster and several English Chocolate hens came directly from Bryce in GA who was directly importing several lines and color of these beautiful English Orpingtons. As this story goes, this Chocolate friendly rooster and hens were raised by my young nephew and was very attached to them. After several communications with "Catface" she assured me that the Chocolate family would remain on her homestead. Only once did she contact me to tell me that these chickens had leg infestations and lice (from her farm, not mine) but was working to resolve this matter. I find this rather disturbing that she gave away these beautiful Chocolate fowls, as stated for free to any one willing to pick them up. She only had these Chocolates for a very short time. If only she would have picked up the phone and gave us a call letting us know she no longer wanted to care for them. We would of been more then happy to pick them up. The moral of this story is, no matter how you try to help others, at times it can and will back fire. I wish "Catface" only the best in her venture of breeding said animals. On my part, I will take more time in making sure that my animals that I care deeply for will always enter into the hands of people who also care deeply for all living animals. None of my animals are dispossible when no longer wanted or needed them.
Autumn Farm English Orpingtons, Marc
The beautiful Pure English Chocolate rooster that came directly from Bryce's breeding farm.
