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Breeding / Re: Purple sheen on black cockerel
« on: May 07, 2016, 05:35:15 PM »
It's a tough decision because he is my only black rooster at this time. I culled out all the others I had for various reasons. I do not have specifics on the coloring or line that he came from unfortunately. The females I have are a nice black with green but it is not bright like on Dewaynes.
I have two new blue roosters that I bought from a breeder that purchased Paul smith birds and had extras but I don't want to breed different varieties together. Especially since I am just starting out. I think I will hold off on the blacks for now and wait to see how these blues develop.
I don't want to breed him just because he is my only black. As much as I would love to hatch some of my own for the first time - it's more important to me to do it right. Hopefully by the mid/end of summer I can have another coop up and I can purchase a new line of birds after that.
Thank you all for taking the time to advise!
I have two new blue roosters that I bought from a breeder that purchased Paul smith birds and had extras but I don't want to breed different varieties together. Especially since I am just starting out. I think I will hold off on the blacks for now and wait to see how these blues develop.
I don't want to breed him just because he is my only black. As much as I would love to hatch some of my own for the first time - it's more important to me to do it right. Hopefully by the mid/end of summer I can have another coop up and I can purchase a new line of birds after that.
Thank you all for taking the time to advise!