Recent content by ZachyWachy

I will make sure to record as much as possible. I guess I'll need a binder with plenty of paper! When I get started, I'll make sure to get pictures and keep y'all updated!

NatJ, This is some great advice, thank you! Do you happen to know if there are any breeders in/around Northern Utah/Southern Idaho?

Thank you everyone, this is most insightful information! I think that I might try to breed just Buckeyes for a little bit to try and get a better feel and understanding of how it works. Then, I might try crossing in some Plymouth rock and/or Cornish.

That's good to know. I've looked at buckeyes before and liked the idea of getting them. How would you suggest I set about creating a breeding program? What should I look for in a breeding rooster and his hens?

EggSighted4Life, what is that process?

Hi, I'm wanting to get into breeding chickens, but I've never tried anything outside of casually letting by broodies hatch whatever eggs they found. I can order some American white Bresse chicks, but kind of want to try crossing them with something that grows bigger. I'm looking to keep the...

Makes sense, I was just hoping. I'm following this thread to see where it goes though!

Any chance that a lad in Northern Utah could get a few chicks? Maybe some early culls?

Hey all! I'm just getting back into having chickens after 2 years and I'm wanting to go a step further than just keeping chickens. I've always dreamt of having s homestead and just can't keep waiting. If like to get started selling eggs and chicks but I have no experience with good breeding...

The Rooster And the hens:fl:fl:fl

Yes I have. All I can hope for is that the majority of my eggs don't land in that fatal range. For now I am just hatching as a hobby to see what I can get. Later I might go into specifics and try to breed for specific traits but for now I'm just trying to get through school and then on to college.

Really cool. Thanks so much for all of the replies. I can't wait to hatch some out and get yelled at by my mom for hatching even more chicks. Maybe when I am older I can work on some projects. I know that I would like to make japanese/ silkie crosses an actual breed and maybe I can add more...

I can't really find any genetics on the patterns of Japanese bantams and it looks like I will be having two whole black tailed buff pullets with an experienced black tailed white rooster. I was just wondering, next year, when those pullets start to lay, what colors would I get in their chicks...

I have 1 rooster and 21 hens. That number is new since 10 of them were added just last year. But I agree. He will hang out with as many hens as will stay with him and will take care of them. Although, I once had a black australorp take care of 15 hens with a very good hatch rate; which probably...

Let me know how well it turns out for you guys!