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I'm saying this with all due respect to both of you. If that is Chris McCary, he is a well respected Buckeye breeder and his cockerel took CH American and CH LF at the show in GA last month. He also does argue from time to time with people on the appearance of the Buckeye. So it must be a...

It's been over a week since JA Miller has posted. I hope that he is ok. Kim

I would like to know this, also. I'm checking 11 week old Delawares. So far, the breastbones all feel correct. But the wing feathers are not all as perfect as you describe. So, at what age would you check this for an accurate representation? Thanks, Kim

I know that you said this in reference to egg color, but does it apply to other traits as well? My question has to do with what determines the size of the mature chicken. The ALBC has an article, where it says that "adult size is controlled by the size of the female stock". I've read other...

This was a real concern to me, also. Utility is of primary importance to me. When I first started raising chickens, I ignored the concept of breeding toward the SOP because I thought that it promoted fancy rather than productive. At that time, I had never been to a poultry show or read the SOP...

I have been lurking and reading this thread. I do agree with most of the original post. I don't have any knowledge of Marans or incubating eggs, so have kept quiet. Just thought I'd mention that I have found this thread of interest to read. Kim