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I'd be interested to see if anyone is keeping these now. If so, do you have any pictures? I'm particularly interested in seeing the type and how well the combs are coming. Thanks. doc

I have several excellent breeding pairs of this old now rare variety. If anyone wants some I will be at the Unifour Show 1 March 2014 in Salisbury, NC. Send me a pm and I can tell you about them.

(I'm not talking about Faking which is well defined in the Standard). Obviously things have changed alot since I was a kid in 4-H! I was taught that you NEVER show a bird you didn't hatch and raise yourself! Now, I exhibit/attend shows where folks buy 'ready to show' birds. Amazing. Even the...

I've not been on here in about 4 months. Thought these pictures might be enjoyable to see for those not familar with Orientals.

Just the stag. This was him on 13 Sept 2011: just 3 months ago.

Work area 3/4 complete Finished and filled

I have a couple of different strains. The Chocolates are out of Paul Witt's strain. Paul is one of my best friends; he lives about 15 miles from me. His birds have been known across the country for many many years now. Of course, everything on the place is moulting right now! The Silvers are...

My intention is to help new folks understand why it is hard to get birds from some of us. I sell a few birds each year; mostly Asil. I also sell a few Cubalaya each year. With my Cubalaya I'm very particular about the buyers. I've put a lot of time and effort into my Cubalayas. Every bird I...

Years ago Horst Schmudde, a friend of mine, helped to start the Oriental Club in America. That Club has been defunct for several years now. I'm planning on being at the Crossroads Show. Would anyone who is going to the Crossroads Show be interested in seeing this club come back to life? You...

For those of you interested in old and rare breeds of fowl: whether it be breeding, locating stock, or just an interesting read. Many today refer to heritage or heirloom breeds of fowl. Nothing in the world wrong with those words; they are real eye-cathchers, but they are not well defined. Many...

Again, because I can't figure-out where this should go, I'll place it here. Just rec'd my copy of 'For the Love of Poultry' by the editors of Backyard Poultry. It would make a great Christmas gift. It is an anthology of the first year-2006 of the new Backyard Poultry. I appreciate Elaine...

Update for all SPPA members: Monte Bowen rec'd the Directories back from the printers and they were not bound properly. He took them back and refused to accept them. They saw them and were in agreement. They are currently redoing them. He hopes to have them back by December 15th. If he does...

I was raised on the family farm in Tenn. Back in 2000 I started working with a mission in Cambodia. We took in hundreds of chicken and quail hatching eggs. Local pastors would come to the farm where Bible classes were taught in the morning and sustainable ag. classes in the afternoon. Following...

Your valid question has been hijacked by cats. Your stirred some real discussion which is never bad unless folks just aren't listening. To summarize: The consensus is that 20% protein is not going to hurt your flock. Chickens are omnivores as you know. So, nature has dictated that they need a...