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Okay - I'll start with some info... It was first exported to England in 1850, and to North America in 1865, where it appeared in the first edition of the American Standard of Perfection in 1874. With an attractive appearance, the Houdan combines a number of distinctive features, giving rise to...

I loved the look of the ones I had. I didn't keep them though, because of their.......uh........issues, they required more care than the others. I, too, would trim or tie the feathers up so that they could see, but found that that only helped a little. I really hope that someone will...

She got huh hair did! My only experience with Polish is with hatchery birds, but I found them to be considerably less intelligent than the others. That's saying something.

I think I'm in love..........

It has been my experience that when you have young cockerals coming up in a flock with one or more older roosters, they all start out that way. They know that as soon as they try to hop on, the alpha will come kick their butts. They don't have time for foreplay and the hens won't stand still...

Where do I go to see those pictures?

You can find it in the SOP, available online from American Poultry Association for $60 per shipping (new) and there are old copies to be found for less (used.) The standards don't change often.

Thank you to everybody that participated. I learned a lot, and still have a lot to learn. I appreciate all your help, more than you will know.

Okay, I hear ya on that, and incorporating your tips into my management plan. I see how giving every bird the optimum care allows the ones that are genetically capable of a larger frame a chance to show that ability and therefore highlight their potential better than one with the same ability...

I have been collecting feathers for a "before" set. I have so far only picked up loose feathers and not plucked any. I found one tonight that looks like a primary and almost seems to have spangles!

No.........but I can try..............

How many birds shared that 4 1/2 cup mix?

Hey guys, check out this link...

Quote: How much per bird? What about pullets? Would they benefit from it as well? I know you are talking about improving condition with proper nutrition, and I'm all for that, but will beefing up the boys help to increase the size in your lines? Okay, I'm not dense, I know that fat...

Of course, on second thought, if the cock actually weighs 6.2lbs, he would be a monster compared to all the other Campines and the judge would likely have him weighed (do they ever do that?) Is it any worse or does it cause a greater deduction, to come in over the ideal weight, instead of under it?

WHY can't I live in California??!? I don't suppose you are planning to travel to the southeast anytime soon, Walt? How about the Ohio Nationals? Maybe you two could video your lesson.......

With over 4,000 posts and a golden feather membership, I figured he did. I just wanted it out there incase someone else was studying the pics (like I am) and didn't know. I first directed the hint "out there" but it seemed disrespectful not to direct my comment directly to Walt. Sorry, if it...

Walt, On some of the original posts, if you click on the pic itself, it will show a much bigger image. You probably already know this, but I didn't want to leave it unsaid, in case others don't know.

Stvn - have you weighed them? I bought a scale and weighed mine last week for the first time. I was suprised at how LIGHT they are! I really expected they were below the 6lb. ideal, but my "big" rooster was just over 4lbs! I was shocked! It blows my mind to think he is the size the hens...