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Breeding / Re: Chick selection culling & criteria

« on: April 15, 2020, 10:05:10 PM »

Hi Gordon and Lindsay, those are some very good tips. I do own the SOP but as you said, it's meant for mature birds. It's interesting to hear your perspectives on traits to watch for in chicks because that's something that only comes with lots of experience. For example, I've never thought to look for head width in the chicks. These will be some useful ideas to keep in mind while I'm watching this year's chicks grow - thanks for your advice!

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Breeding / Chick selection culling & criteria

« on: March 28, 2020, 01:41:57 PM »

Good morning everyone,

I'd love to hear your perspective on a few breeding questions:

• What are your criteria for newly hatched chicks to decide who to keep for your breeding program?
• What are the ages that you usually reassess birds as they grow? And what characteristics do you look for at those ages?

I'm interested in the characteristics that make good type and conformation for Ameraucanas and characteristics that make good colours for Blacks, Blues, and Splashes.