Best purebred SOP bird?

[Nats Chickens]

I am wanting to get a trio of birds to bred to their AU SOP. I am not sure which to get but have a while because I need to save up around 100 bucks. any recommendations on good breeds for that sort of thing?

 

[sourland]

I would suggest going to a show looking at the birds and picking a breed that you really fancy. Buy a trio from someone who does well at that show.

 

[Nats Chickens]

Good idea!

 

[HuffleClaw]

Agree with sourland! He always has wonderful ideas

 

[Gray Farms]

Agreed. Find a breeder at a show. They aren't going to sell you their best birds, but the genetics are there. And you'll get a better start than most other birds you'll find. I always say "buy the best birds you can afford, it'll pay off in the future".

 

[Nats Chickens]

 

[9SpiceyChickens]

Agreed. Find a breeder at a show. They aren't going to sell you their best birds, but the genetics are there. And you'll get a better start than most other birds you'll find. I always say "buy the best birds you can afford, it'll pay off in the future".

 

[JulyFly]

How’s it going?

 

[Nats Chickens]

Still thinking

 

[3riverschick]

Hi,
Breed from the best, cull the rest.
These breeders can talk the talk because they have walked the walk.
Peter Smith or Morton Estate Stud Light Sussex.
Lots of stunning pics of Morton Estate LS on the Net.
http://www.mortonestate.com.au/
http://www.mortonestate.com.au/html/sussex_light.htm
Peter Smith write the Dyons of Poultry book on Sussex in Australia.
http://www.yp-connect.net/~poultry/sussex.htm
Don't be surprised at the prices. It takes years of dedication to create this quality. I see Morton is having an large fowl LS end of season sale. A great chance to pick up adult breeders!!
Best Regards,
Karen Tewart
and the Light Sussex in western Pennsylvania, USA