2017 Breed Selecting has begun.
I am so extremely happy with the 2016 breeding year.
Leg colour has improved greatly, combs are look great, Colouring with a rich undercoat is so much more stronger.
I have a few at the Standard Weight...considering they were so small and under weight last year.
Shows so far this year (although, they were extremely young birds with tons of growing to take place)
Westerner Days- Best and Reserve Best of Breed.
Vermillon- Best/ Reserve Best of Breed and Reserve American Class Champion
Millarville-Best/ Reserve Best of Breed and American Class Champion
These standings were from all different birds.
With the SOP in one hand, scale in the other. As well as an extra set of eyes and hands. We narrowed the Cockerels down to 4 keepers with 2 younger birds to grow out till spring. Yes, there was one surprise keeper...that is why it is extremely important to weigh your birds. ( still working on Standard Weights for 2017 breeding year). Had one small flaw but it is something I can over look.
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Champion Breeder of the Best Birds I can. Bantam White and Black Wyandotte, Bantam New Hampshires, Bantam and LF Buckeyes, OEG- Black. Waterfowl: Embden Geese, Black Magpie, Blue Magpies and Blue Swedes.
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Good job this yr Crystal well done .
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I know I am on the right path....and looking forward to the time when I have a uniform, consistent Standard Bred Flock.
Thanks Bob!
Kathy and I are chatting about bringing our Red Birds to a BC Show.....someday!
Thanks Bob!
Kathy and I are chatting about bringing our Red Birds to a BC Show.....someday!
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Champion Breeder of the Best Birds I can. Bantam White and Black Wyandotte, Bantam New Hampshires, Bantam and LF Buckeyes, OEG- Black. Waterfowl: Embden Geese, Black Magpie, Blue Magpies and Blue Swedes.
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2017 national is in Armstrong . It would be nice to meet you both in person .
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Killerbunny
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Wow impressive. Good luck for next year!
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RIP Stephen the BSW Tom and my coffee companion.
RIP Lucky the Very Brave Splash Wyandotte rooster.
RIP little Muppet the rescue cat.
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Ontario Chick
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It's great when the work you put in starts to show results.
May need some close ups. :)
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Getting birds to the Standard is not only rewarding as a breeder but Thankyou from all poultry enthusiasts in the future for keeping the breed strong
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thegawd
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those are looking really really great! a big congrats on your wins! i agree with OC... we need more pics. WOOOHHOOO!
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