Would you buy my Mosaics?

[hysop]

The website says they are exclusive to that farm, but I dunno what that means, but I also searched through their website and didn't find anything saying they are trademarked.

@ChickForLife -- have you ever incubated eggs before? If you do decide to go for this breed, I would suggest getting the chicks and not the eggs. Unless you're going to the farm directly to pick them up. Shipped eggs are iffy and not a good way to start incubating if you've never done it before.

 

[ChickForLife]

The website says they are exclusive to that farm, but I dunno what that means, but I also searched through their website and didn't find anything saying they are trademarked.

@ChickForLife -- have you ever incubated eggs before? If you do decide to go for this breed, I would suggest getting the chicks and not the eggs. Unless you're going to the farm directly to pick them up. Shipped eggs are iffy and not a good way to start incubating if you've never done it before.

I have incubated. They are to far away to pick up but I am not doing chicks because they are $15 more expensive.

 

[hysop]

I have incubated. They are to far away to pick up but I am not doing chicks because they are $15 more expensive.

True, but if you get a low hatch rate then the eggs will end up being more expensive...
Do you get good hatch rates now? Have you ever hatched shipped eggs?

 

[ChickForLife]

Here’s information on the program but tbh it seems like you’ve never really bred before and should start off first by learning all these things and then start with just a basic breed or two first. One that might be a little easier to sell and find, maybe just some good layers or popular breeds. Not knowing is fine, of course, nobody knows everything, but I wouldn’t start off with a super expensive possibly trademarked breed where it might be kind of hard to get into or one where you will likely lose money. I would just start off on a common, cheap breed and spend a while learning the basics and how to breed and select good traits, etc. first. Also you will definitely want more than two birds. You will probably want at least a trio or quad or maybe more. One rooster and maybe 2-5 ish females? Would be good to start I think.

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ou...ide/Poultry/National-Poultry-Improvement-Plan

I am doing another breeding project starting in the spring with the following breeds...
Blue Partridge Silkie
Buff Brahma
Mille Fleur D'uccle
Buff Cochin
White Crested Polish

 

[ChickForLife]

True, but if you get a low hatch rate then the eggs will end up being more expensive...
Do you get good hatch rates now? Have you ever hatched shipped eggs?

I have not hatched shipped eggs before but I do get good hatch rates.

 

[hysop]

I have not hatched shipped eggs before but I do get good hatch rates.

How many eggs are you planning on getting?

 

[ShrekDawg]

I am doing another breeding project starting in the spring with the following breeds...
Blue Partridge Silkie
Buff Brahma
Mille Fleur D'uccle
Buff Cochin
White Crested Polish

Oh that’s awesome!! I think I would definitely start with those first. Are you mixing them or?

 

[ChickForLife]

Oh that’s awesome!! I think I would definitely start with those first. Are you mixing them or?

Yes, I am trying to make a new breed that is supper big fluffy and cuddly!

 

[ChickForLife]

How many eggs are you planning on getting?

I am not sure yet. What do you think?

 

[Newyorkrita]

The website says they are exclusive to that farm, but I dunno what that means, but I also searched through their website and didn't find anything saying they are trademarked.

They created the Mosaic breed.