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Getting out of the wheaten varieties
Beth C:
After a lot of consideration, and months of waffling back and worth, I have reluctantly decided to get out of the wheaten varieties. Each of the varieties I have require a lot of work, and I'd rather do fewer things and try to do them better. Most of them went to Don Cash up in Charlotte, and I know they are in good hands with him. There are several established w/bw flocks in NC, so I've decided to concentrate more on my buffs & lavenders. Good luck, Don, and thanks again for that stunning buff cockerel! And thanks to John Marshall, too, for getting everyone where they needed to go!
Don:
Beth, it's easy to raise a good bird when you get eggs from good stock. Thanks for the eggs and keep up the good work on the Buffs. I hope you can raise a lot this year.
The Wheatens and BWs are nice birds too. Thanks for sharing these! I would like to have some others in the area keep some of these birds. There are a few of these birds that I have to share at this time.
HappyMtn:
How far into NC are you, Don?
I am looking for some wheatens to rebuild my small flock. I lost a bunch of females to a theft last spring, and the ones I have left are "retired". I have am splitting a chick order from Paul Smith with somebody in the spring, but would really like some older birds. I think I can get one more season out of my BW roo, but the girls haven't laid in a year...
Don:
We are in the Charlotte area, almost SC, about 2 hours SE of Asheville. I've not shipped before. One of the males will fill a box anyway. Would be great for someone to look before they buy. But I do have a couple of nice Blue Wheaten males and in pullets, BW and Splash Wheaten. Send me an email if interested.
Tailfeathers:
Beth, I can certainly understand the desire to reduce the flock and effort needed to successful breed too many varieties at once, not to mention the facilities needed, but I sure hate to see you do away with the WBS variety. I'd like to see more folks get into them!
Having said that, I know Don must be thrilled and will pick up well where you left off! Best wishes with them, Don!
Merry Christmas Everyone!!!
God Bless,
Royce
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