Recent content by Blaineiac

The tail set is really high in the top pic. The head looks great though. I'd say Brazillian? Nice find, and good luck

Very nice Paulo. I like the spur nubs. Do the hens spur out?

Sorry doc. Yes, I believe he is from your blood. I got him directly from Cuda as a stag. I am really pleased with him. I have a stag that looks just like him. I hope he has the heart too.

One of my Hyderabad pullets, 5 months.

Here's a couple of mine. Cuda Hen, completely natural, unDubbed. Cuda Stag Red hen bred to the Cuda stag. I owe all my Asils to the original breeders. I am working on my own, but these were purchased birds. Blaine

Awesome Shanks Paulo. Good luck with them. Blaine

I'm not breeding them, so it doesn't really matter, but is this tiny girl a sebright? I got her from a buddy who got some feed store Banty's last year for his kids. I was wondering because she has a darker gypsy face than the others I see posted here. I don't have a cock for her. I just...

Really like her. What size is she? Breeding her straight or crossing? Blaine

Thanks Cubalaya and Saladin, means a lot

Used the same cock over this small reza hen. Nest flooded out and only hatched 2. Thanks for looking. Blaine

Hatched my first full Hyderabad chicks. She came off the nest with 8, started with 12, kicked 2 out and left 2 on the nest. Mamma Proud Bullstag

I've never had a problem with them (in previous years). I have been really impressed how they free range. I haven't ordered mine yet this year, but will still go with Schlects. I feel bad for your experience, but I'm trying them again. Blaine

This is a good idea for a paper or something similar; but there are too many variables to be very scientific. I try to handle my fowl regularly, and just get the job done. I butcher my own hogs too. I feel bad about it, since I keep them "dog tame". But They go from eating apples to bled out...

I think http://www.schlechthatchery.com/chickens.htm has the best price for CX. Shipping is the same for 25 as 50, so if you get someone to go in with you, they are even more reasonable. I have raised meaties from them 3 times and am very satisfied. Good Luck. Blaine

I find the easiest way is to hold the bird by the back legs. After a few pets, they relax and stretch out. Then lay their head on the ground, step firmly on the head and give a good pull. I hold the carcass against a stump until the throes are finished, then string it up for a few minutes to...