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Breeding / Re: Duck-foot
« on: April 07, 2021, 06:37:51 PM »
You’re welcome!
P.S. Thanks for sending eggs for the egg color chart project!
P.S. Thanks for sending eggs for the egg color chart project!
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Breeding / Re: Feather coloring in wheaton Ameraucanas
« on: April 06, 2021, 04:45:29 PM »
You’re welcome! Since you want to work on creating wheatens, wheaten x wheaten creates 100% wheaten and wheaten x blue wheaten creates 50% wheaten and 50% blue wheaten on average. You can also get wheaten from the cross mentioned above. If you have any photos available, we could help you evaluate them!
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Breeding / Re: Feather coloring in wheaton Ameraucanas
« on: April 06, 2021, 12:22:18 PM »
Christy,
It is correctly termed *wheaten.
Blue wheaten x blue wheaten will create 50% blue wheaten, 25% wheaten and 25% splash wheaten on average.
Yes, wheaten, blue wheaten and splash wheaten pullets/hens will reflect their color variety in their wings and tails. If the color definition is poor in the tails, spread the wings to check for color. I’m attaching some photos to be of help.
If you see white in these areas (created from two copies of the Bl diluting gene), the pullet is a splash wheaten. Blue in these areas is indicative of a blue wheaten. Black is indicative of a wheaten.
I personally would not use pullets/hens that have ticking that extends beyond the hackles (into the breast or on the back) as a breeder. I will, however, use a wheaten or blue wheaten pullet that has ticking in the hackles in a breeding pen if the type and color is good on the bird. Sometimes a bird that we might not show can still be useful as a breeder.
One of my mentors worked on clearing up all the ticking in the hackles of her wheaten and blue wheaten pullets/hens and found that she lost considerable color definition in the tails of her pullets/hens in doing so.
The undercolor on a blue wheaten pullet should be very light slate. The undercolor on the wheaten pullets can vary from light cinnamon to light slate. Look for good undercolor on the females, as it often correlates with good color definition in the wings and tails of the pullets. To check the undercolor, brush the feathers on the back in the direction of the neck with your fingers and take a look.
Since we’re dealing with a diluting gene, when working to improve the blue wheatens I personally recommend mating your blue wheatens with wheaten to encourage good color. This preference may not be shared by all breeders but it has worked well for me. If you look closely at the wheaten, blue wheaten and splash wheaten pullets you will notice the diluting gene also affects the plumage color on other areas of the bird. This effect is also reflected in the written standard if you look at the descriptions for the wheaten and blue wheaten female. For example, the head on a blue wheaten pullet should be light creamy wheaten, while the head of a wheaten pullet should be rich wheaten. The front of the neck of a blue wheaten pullet should be light creamy wheaten, while the front of the neck of a wheaten pullet should be creamy wheaten. All of this info, and additional differences, can be found in an APA SOP book which can be purchased at the following link:
http://amerpoultryassn.com/sample-page/apa-store/
If all of your pullets lack good color definition, there are several lines out there that have good color. Sometimes we have to start where we are with what we have and work to improve the birds. Just don’t get tunnel vision and look at the entire bird when selecting breeding stock. Select for type first.
Hope some of this info helps!
It is correctly termed *wheaten.
Blue wheaten x blue wheaten will create 50% blue wheaten, 25% wheaten and 25% splash wheaten on average.
Yes, wheaten, blue wheaten and splash wheaten pullets/hens will reflect their color variety in their wings and tails. If the color definition is poor in the tails, spread the wings to check for color. I’m attaching some photos to be of help.
If you see white in these areas (created from two copies of the Bl diluting gene), the pullet is a splash wheaten. Blue in these areas is indicative of a blue wheaten. Black is indicative of a wheaten.
I personally would not use pullets/hens that have ticking that extends beyond the hackles (into the breast or on the back) as a breeder. I will, however, use a wheaten or blue wheaten pullet that has ticking in the hackles in a breeding pen if the type and color is good on the bird. Sometimes a bird that we might not show can still be useful as a breeder.
One of my mentors worked on clearing up all the ticking in the hackles of her wheaten and blue wheaten pullets/hens and found that she lost considerable color definition in the tails of her pullets/hens in doing so.
The undercolor on a blue wheaten pullet should be very light slate. The undercolor on the wheaten pullets can vary from light cinnamon to light slate. Look for good undercolor on the females, as it often correlates with good color definition in the wings and tails of the pullets. To check the undercolor, brush the feathers on the back in the direction of the neck with your fingers and take a look.
Since we’re dealing with a diluting gene, when working to improve the blue wheatens I personally recommend mating your blue wheatens with wheaten to encourage good color. This preference may not be shared by all breeders but it has worked well for me. If you look closely at the wheaten, blue wheaten and splash wheaten pullets you will notice the diluting gene also affects the plumage color on other areas of the bird. This effect is also reflected in the written standard if you look at the descriptions for the wheaten and blue wheaten female. For example, the head on a blue wheaten pullet should be light creamy wheaten, while the head of a wheaten pullet should be rich wheaten. The front of the neck of a blue wheaten pullet should be light creamy wheaten, while the front of the neck of a wheaten pullet should be creamy wheaten. All of this info, and additional differences, can be found in an APA SOP book which can be purchased at the following link:
http://amerpoultryassn.com/sample-page/apa-store/
If all of your pullets lack good color definition, there are several lines out there that have good color. Sometimes we have to start where we are with what we have and work to improve the birds. Just don’t get tunnel vision and look at the entire bird when selecting breeding stock. Select for type first.
Hope some of this info helps!
529
One disqualification we need to watch for when breeding our Ameraucanas towards the standard is duck-foot. Duck-foot is when the fourth or hind toe is carried forward so as to touch or almost touch the third toe instead of carried backward to touch the ground and help balance the bird.
To buy an American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection book, which goes into full detail on the Ameraucana breed as well as defects and disqualifications in poultry, visit http://amerpoultryassn.com/sample-page/apa-store/
To buy an American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection book, which goes into full detail on the Ameraucana breed as well as defects and disqualifications in poultry, visit http://amerpoultryassn.com/sample-page/apa-store/
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Breeding / Re: Rust vs Brassiness in Splash Ameraucanas
« on: March 31, 2021, 09:37:16 PM »I had no idea, so no rust at all?
I have a young 3mo and I am starting to see a little rust on him. I am glad I am reading all of this.
Correct.
Glad the post was of help to you.
531
News and Information / Fraudulent email
« on: March 31, 2021, 12:14:05 PM »
A fraudulent account impersonating Paul Smith has sent an email to a few of our Ameraucana Breeders Club members.
If you receive an email from president41910@gmail.com please disregard it.
Thank you.
If you receive an email from president41910@gmail.com please disregard it.
Thank you.
532
Past Meets / 1-23-2021 West Texas Classic Pink Card Lubbock TX
« on: March 23, 2021, 06:36:30 PM »
This meet report has been entered and uploaded to the website:
http://ameraucanabreedersclub.org/meet_reports/1-23-2021%20West%20Texas%20Winter%20Classic%20Pink%20Card%20Lubbock%20TX.pdf
Congratulations to Aaron Hickson on receiving Champion AOSB with a black cockerel!
http://ameraucanabreedersclub.org/meet_reports/1-23-2021%20West%20Texas%20Winter%20Classic%20Pink%20Card%20Lubbock%20TX.pdf
Congratulations to Aaron Hickson on receiving Champion AOSB with a black cockerel!
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Past Meets / 1-23-2021 West Texas Classic Green Card Lubbock TX
« on: March 23, 2021, 06:35:19 PM »
This meet has been entered and uploaded to the website:
http://ameraucanabreedersclub.org/meet_reports/1-23-2021%20West%20Texas%20Classic%20Green%20Card%20Lubbock%20TX.pdf
http://ameraucanabreedersclub.org/meet_reports/1-23-2021%20West%20Texas%20Classic%20Green%20Card%20Lubbock%20TX.pdf
534
News and Information / Re: Stepping away...
« on: March 22, 2021, 05:58:23 PM »
Continued prayers for your health. Thank you for how helpful you have been to me!
535
News and Information / Re: Egg Color Chart
« on: March 18, 2021, 11:16:50 AM »
Thank you to everyone that has participated thus far! We will accept eggshells through 6/30/21.
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Exhibiting & Promoting / Upcoming Poultry Shows
« on: March 17, 2021, 01:51:55 PM »
Are you interested in attending your first poultry show in 2021?
Are you unsure regarding how to locate poultry shows in your area?
Visit https://www.poultryshowcentral.com/poultry-show-dates.html to search for upcoming poultry shows in your region or state.
One of the benefits of being an ABC member is being able to request club meets! You can also earn exhibitor points and can qualify to receive rosettes. If you are an ABC member and would like to request a club meet at a poultry show in your area, visit http://ameraucanabreedersclub.org/meet_req.html and fill out the meet request form or you can also contact your district director for assistance!
To view a list of upcoming ABC sanctioned meets, visit http://ameraucanabreedersclub.org/meets.html
Hopefully this post will be of help to you as you explore upcoming poultry shows in your area!
Are you unsure regarding how to locate poultry shows in your area?
Visit https://www.poultryshowcentral.com/poultry-show-dates.html to search for upcoming poultry shows in your region or state.
One of the benefits of being an ABC member is being able to request club meets! You can also earn exhibitor points and can qualify to receive rosettes. If you are an ABC member and would like to request a club meet at a poultry show in your area, visit http://ameraucanabreedersclub.org/meet_req.html and fill out the meet request form or you can also contact your district director for assistance!
To view a list of upcoming ABC sanctioned meets, visit http://ameraucanabreedersclub.org/meets.html
Hopefully this post will be of help to you as you explore upcoming poultry shows in your area!
537
News and Information / ABA Yearbook Advertisements
« on: March 11, 2021, 12:56:49 PM »
The American Bantam Association is currently completing their 2021 ABA yearbook! In the past, the Ameraucana Breeders Club has submitted an advertisement for their yearbook with the top of the page dedicated to the ABC header and logo. That means you, our ABC members, can advertise for less!
The sizes and pricing for color and black & white advertisements are listed below:
Full page (below the header), black & white - 4.375" x 5.7" - $90
Half page, black & white - 4.375" x 2.85" - $45
Quarter page, black & white - 2.188" x 2.85" - $22.50
Eighth page, black & white - 2.188" x 1.425" - $11.25
Full page (below the header), color - 4.375" x 5.7" - $140
Half page, color - 4.375" x 2.85" - $70
Quarter page, color - 2.188" x 2.85" - $35
Eighth page, color - 2.188" x 1.425" - $17.50
If you would like to advertise in the 2021 ABA Yearbook with the Ameraucana Breeders Club, please send me an email at abcsecretaryhelton@gmail.com by Friday, April 16th. Please include the size of the advertisement that you would like to purchase in your email. We will be happy to design an ad for you if needed!
Thank you for supporting the Ameraucana Breeders Club!
The sizes and pricing for color and black & white advertisements are listed below:
Full page (below the header), black & white - 4.375" x 5.7" - $90
Half page, black & white - 4.375" x 2.85" - $45
Quarter page, black & white - 2.188" x 2.85" - $22.50
Eighth page, black & white - 2.188" x 1.425" - $11.25
Full page (below the header), color - 4.375" x 5.7" - $140
Half page, color - 4.375" x 2.85" - $70
Quarter page, color - 2.188" x 2.85" - $35
Eighth page, color - 2.188" x 1.425" - $17.50
If you would like to advertise in the 2021 ABA Yearbook with the Ameraucana Breeders Club, please send me an email at abcsecretaryhelton@gmail.com by Friday, April 16th. Please include the size of the advertisement that you would like to purchase in your email. We will be happy to design an ad for you if needed!
Thank you for supporting the Ameraucana Breeders Club!
538
News and Information / Re: The forum is back!
« on: February 23, 2021, 10:12:12 AM »
Thanks Kris!
539
News and Information / Re: The forum is back!
« on: February 20, 2021, 02:05:04 PM »
A huge thank you goes to Susan for her help with upgrading our software! We appreciate you Susan! 
A big thank you also goes to the support staff member at SMF that helped me figure out the root of the issue!
Gordon, you crossed my mind while the forum was down! I knew you'd be missing it!
A big thank you also goes to the support staff member at SMF that helped me figure out the root of the issue!
Gordon, you crossed my mind while the forum was down! I knew you'd be missing it!
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News and Information / APA Yearbook Advertising
« on: February 11, 2021, 07:06:39 PM »
It’s APA yearbook time!
Every year, the ABC advertises in the APA Yearbook and we offer a savings on advertising via our club pages to our members. The APA is offering a 10% discount for advertisements this year! The rates to advertise with the ABC for this year are listed below.
Half:
(4.5 x 2.8125)
B&W: $40.50
Color: $75.94
Quarter:
(2.25 x 2.8125)
B&W: $20.25
Color: $37.97
Sixth:
(2.25 x 1.875)
B&W: $13.50
Color: $25.31
Please send me an email at abcsecretaryhelton@gmail.com if you would like to be featured on one of our club pages this year. Please include what size advertisement you would like to have (1/4, 1/2, or 1/6) and whether you would like the advertisement to be in black & white or in color. We will be happy to design an ad for you if needed.
Please respond by Friday, April 16th to be included on our club pages!
Every year, the ABC advertises in the APA Yearbook and we offer a savings on advertising via our club pages to our members. The APA is offering a 10% discount for advertisements this year! The rates to advertise with the ABC for this year are listed below.
Half:
(4.5 x 2.8125)
B&W: $40.50
Color: $75.94
Quarter:
(2.25 x 2.8125)
B&W: $20.25
Color: $37.97
Sixth:
(2.25 x 1.875)
B&W: $13.50
Color: $25.31
Please send me an email at abcsecretaryhelton@gmail.com if you would like to be featured on one of our club pages this year. Please include what size advertisement you would like to have (1/4, 1/2, or 1/6) and whether you would like the advertisement to be in black & white or in color. We will be happy to design an ad for you if needed.
Please respond by Friday, April 16th to be included on our club pages!