Selecting Chantecler Roosters for breeding

[Sic]

I assess my roos and my hens and only hatch eggs from the best hens. Aside from character/temperament and SOP, the body structure of a heritage dual purpose is vitally important too. Head and girth width, depth of body and capacity, etc. I'm not too good at explaining, but I pretty much follow a protocol similar to this: from livestock conservancy, you may find it helpful.

 

[Ted Brown]

I assess my roos and my hens and only hatch eggs from the best hens. Aside from character/temperament and SOP, the body structure of a heritage dual purpose is vitally important too. Head and girth width, depth of body and capacity, etc. I'm not too good at explaining, but I pretty much follow a protocol similar to this: from livestock conservancy, you may find it helpful.

Thank you!

 

[Mrs. K]

@Sic I found that fascinating! Thanks you for sharing.

 

[Mrs. K]

Would you consider posting that video on the Managing flock forum in my post about this? I think it would be perfect there.

 

[Ted Brown]

@Mrs. K @Sic I have posted the requested video in the Managing flock forum in her SOPs post.