Customers that are looking for blue eggs and yard candy are dying over the splash. I'm so glad that I joined a forum where the experts can teach me what to look for in the birds. The black isn't as eye catching as the splash, but you and others have taught me what makes the black better. I really am enjoying this first year of quality birds. I saw the Breeding for Blue thread, and there is some wonderful information in there.
Like I said, I'm chatty, and love posting pictures, so you guys will get sick of hearing me ask for opinions on my birds. As soon as I get some chicks to keep for myself, I will start posting pictures as they grow to learn what the real breeders look for.
Paul sent me a toe punch chart, and told me how to begin marking them. My punch came last week, so I'm ready to go