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Post by gayle on Sept 7, 2012 12:30:40 GMT -5
It makes me question, is it possible that the Kellerstrass orpington bloodline still exist today in some of the orpingtons we have today? Plus he sold stock to breeders over seas, who are now selling birds back to breeders here in the United States. When I was reading through the book Poultry success I noticed there were several people selling white Orpington stock who claimed their birds originated from the Kellerstrass. So in the early 1900's this blood line was being dispersed/ scattered all over the United States, and was considered Show Stock.
Also I noticed that the Poultry book of Standards only cost $1.50 a copy back then and if you wanted a fancy cover it would cost $2.00
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Post by gayle on Sept 7, 2012 12:47:52 GMT -5
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Post by lildinkem on Nov 10, 2012 16:07:26 GMT -5
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Post by d12chandler on Nov 10, 2012 19:33:15 GMT -5
Bill, nice buy!! Who won the orp show?
don
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Post by lildinkem on Nov 10, 2012 20:31:02 GMT -5
Bill, nice buy!! Who won the orp show? don Yeah I paid $60 and then another $30 in gas. So, $30 per bird. 2 day show Don. Yesterday was coop in. Today and tomorrow for the show.
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Post by crystalwhite on Dec 1, 2012 20:13:24 GMT -5
Thought I'd share some pics of my 8 month english white orpington cockerel.
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Post by d12chandler on Dec 1, 2012 20:19:48 GMT -5
Say he's nice, doesn't look like some English birds.
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Post by harrys on Dec 1, 2012 21:25:52 GMT -5
Davy Jr, He looks nice.
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Post by vebyrd36 on Jan 11, 2013 22:04:11 GMT -5
My little white splash
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Post by korfuskluckers on Jan 13, 2013 13:23:34 GMT -5
My little white splash White Orpingtons should have white legs. What is she out of? If you get a nice white legged male you can clear up the blue in the legs.
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Post by harrys on Jan 13, 2013 13:33:58 GMT -5
Dark legged whites you can use with a white that carries cuckoo. Since you are getting a Cuckoo from Bill which should be split white he will be just the trick you needed. This is what I have been told by a real expert in Orpingtons.
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Post by korfuskluckers on Jan 13, 2013 21:14:11 GMT -5
Dark legged whites you can use with a white that carries cuckoo. Since you are getting a Cuckoo from Bill which should be split white he will be just the trick you needed. This is what I have been told by a real expert in Orpingtons. Hey and I thought I was the expert ;D No, Harry is right on!
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Post by harrys on Jan 13, 2013 23:26:02 GMT -5
Christina, I was not referring to myself but to someone with many, many years experience.
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Post by reniespeeps on Jan 14, 2013 17:09:05 GMT -5
Can you improve whites by using Buffs??
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Post by harrys on Jan 14, 2013 17:24:58 GMT -5
Gayle and Bill will have to answer that question. I never owned a buff.
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