If I were to start over again
I would do some things differently also, but for the most part I think it was done right.
Looking at LF only...
Silvers and wheatens had the best egg color for years, but still lack type and size compared to the other varieties. They also still have white showing up in their earlobes. Silvers are the least docile. I would drop both varieties to free up breeding coops, but want to see them improved so I keep breeding them.
Brown reds lack size and their egg color isn\'t great, but they have the proper type and you are making progress with color/pattern.
Blacks are #1 in the showrooms and Paul and others have made huge improvements in their egg color (as good as any) and eye color. They have arrived, so to speak.
Buffs are getting better each year. Egg color and combs are the two biggest problems. They are the most docile and will always be my favorites.
Lavenders are lacking in size a bit and egg color will be improved over the years, but they have great type, eye color, combs, etc. Their black cousins are to thank. The lavender color may never be perfect, but I like it.
Boy, if only we knew then what we\'ve learned over the decades. I know some of the other old timers on this forum, like Wayne and Jerry would agree.
And look at all the new blood out there running the club, breeding and exhibiting. It can only get better!