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Post by Jon Alden on Feb 1, 2011 23:59:58 GMT -5
I was wondering if anyone had any tips on breeding bantam orpingtons. I just have a pair right now but I would like to get some of all of the varieties that are currently accepted.
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Post by d12chandler on Feb 2, 2011 18:42:03 GMT -5
Be sure and get those feathers out of the way so you will have fertile eggs. Jon, went the time gets good I'll send you some eggs. There is some very good bantam breeders on here. Alot has about the same breeding. In fact you can ask and the name Warren Tye comes up alot.
Don
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Post by Jon Alden on Feb 2, 2011 18:48:49 GMT -5
Ok cool thank you for that tip. My little pullet isnt laying yet but I expect alot out of my pair. How much do you cut out?
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Post by Terra'sCritter's on Feb 2, 2011 18:51:39 GMT -5
mmm speaking of which, I should go trim some birds up...
Keep the eggs picked up frequently, they WILL go broody! Lol
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Post by pinegrov on Feb 10, 2011 22:14:03 GMT -5
Jon,
I actually pluck the vents on my Orp Bantams. Don't be afraid to pluck quite a bit. Makes for better contact. If there is still a fertility problem, we will A.I. Make sure you have the lights on for 16 hours a day.
Vern
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Post by Jon Alden on Feb 11, 2011 18:23:43 GMT -5
Ok cool, I will do that when my pullet starts laying thanks for the tip.
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Post by Fred Kokke on Jun 3, 2012 16:02:02 GMT -5
Hello. Can someone Tell me what size leg ban to get for Black orpington bantams. And where you can get them. No one around here carries them. Is plastic best to get. Thanks
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Post by d12chandler on Jun 3, 2012 18:40:29 GMT -5
I get mine from Twin City Poultry Supply. Tell Vic what you need and he will fix you up. All the poultry supply places has leg bands. I use plastic.
don
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Post by pinegrov on Jun 21, 2012 21:11:18 GMT -5
I get mine from Smith Poultry Supply. # 7 works well for most Orpington Bantams. Sometimes you need to use a # 9 on a male.
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