Hello My Fellow Chicken Keepers!
I started raising meat birds for four years then decided to switch to laying hens. I bought a hen with 5 baby chicks. I was very disappointed as these were not the breed the farmer called them, but a cross of breeds. I should have done more study of the breeds versus taking his word.
I purchased a Pure Blue Ameraucana Breeding Trio 2 years ago from a reputable breeder, who also exhibits his birds at shows and has won on several occasions. Sadly I lost my Blue Rooster and a Blue Hen by a neighbours 2 dogs this summer. We therefore welcomed to the coop our Pure Black Ameraucana Breeding stock. 2 of these hens have won a First and Reserved places in a show by the previous breeder this year. I am learning what it takes to show chickens. Hopefully in 2018 I will be able to exhibit 1 or 2 for fun.
I have 2 bantam hens which are just the cutest little things, but it is the Ameraucana chickens that I am focusing on with breeding and showing..
Hello from Holstein
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C Chamberlain
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baronrenfrew
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Re: Hello from Holstein
Well good day and welcome eh!
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WLLady
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Re: Hello from Holstein
welcome to PTO! i hope you find the forum helpful and fun!!!!!
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Pet quality wheaten/blue wheaten ameraucanas, welsummers, barred rocks, light brown leghorns; Projects on the go: rhodebars, welbars
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Killerbunny
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Re: Hello from Holstein
Hello and welcome!
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Beltsville Small White turkeys.
Mutt chickens for eggs
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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Re: Hello from Holstein
Welcome! Glad to have you join us. 
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"Until one has loved an animal, part of one's soul remains unawakened" - Anatole France
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