The lower protein is the way to go with Orientals. You'll develop leg problems if grown too quickly. As far as the hatchery debate... My Asil's are lucky to lay 60 eggs a year. If a hatchery was going to sell them pure, can you imagine how many breeders they would need to have in order to...
It took me a couple of tries, but that gave me time to read up on the threads before I was allowed to comment. It's better than asking the same question that was answered the day before. Good Luck, and it is worth the wait. Blaine
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I have to disagree. I'm new to orientals, but got a trio in Feb. The cock was topping the pullets and they hatched 80% of their first eggs laid, and this was at 7 months, maybe only 6. These are reza Asil so they don't compare with larger Shamo's ect. But saying Orientals can't...
I have one Asil hen with a chick, she is beginning to molt, I think. The other lost her clutch and is laying again. She is in a 4'x4' dome hut now and has 3 eggs. I'm putting a bucket or milk crate in there for her this afternoon. We've been in the 90's all week and expecting the same, is...
at do you think of this Asil hen's wing set. What is the standard for Asil's. I feel thet if they cross then they are too high. But then I have no showing exp. She is a great mom, but I hink I really need to watch her chicks for this. Any advice would be appreciated. I have 6 chicks from...
Asil pullet enjoying the sunshine and grass with her 4 chicks, 7 days old today. A good hen sure beats a brooder. I have another who has hatched 3/7 today. Fingers crossed on the other 4. These are a Grey cock over red hens.
Snapped a few pics today. He does fine day ranging... as long as the free rangers keep their space. He'll put the sumatra, who's twice the size, back in the barn pretty quick. He doesn't chase, he just stands there giving his victory crow. The free rangers usually head to the hog pen or the...
I wasn't talking trash to anyone. I was making a comment on "there are no show types". I was trying to keep this a positive thread. I've really enjoyed all 150sum pages of it and want to thank everyone for sharing their knowledge. I appoligize for not knowing whose comments I'm allowed to to...