InstantForum.NET v4.1.2Hobby Farms Forumshttp://board.hobbyfarms.com/forums@bowtieinc.comWed, 16 May 2012 15:17:32 GMT20http://board.hobbyfarms.com/Topic2303-7-1.aspxI can vouch for them as mothers; my grandma used to say "Them Sebrights'll lay ten, hatch a dozen, and raise fifteen." The chicks are impossibly small, but they wintered well, and the only "problem" they ever caused was nesting in odd little corners and then taking off after anything that got too close!Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:40:10 GMTbroomisthttp://board.hobbyfarms.com/Topic2303-7-1.aspxYes, they'll probably set and hatch some eggs, like most bantams, but they're not the first or even the tenth breed which comes to mind as being considered tops in that department. If you're going to be breeding show birds, you don't want to mess around with allowing the hens to set and hatch their own eggs anyway. You'll need to hatch many more birds than what a few hens can set and hatch, to have a decent number of birds from which to choose your show birds. Not every bird which hatches will be show quality, even from the best parents, especially in such a competitive breed which requires attention to detail of so many traits.Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:38:05 GMTGallushttp://board.hobbyfarms.com/Topic2303-7-1.aspxAre Sebright's good mothers? Will they actually sit on their eggs, unlike some other bantam breeds?</P><P>Sincerely,Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:48:50 GMTGamebird Breederhttp://board.hobbyfarms.com/Topic2303-7-1.aspxFirst, get the name right, so other exhibitors, judges and show management will know that you're serious. It's a common error, but they were named after their creator, Sir John Sebright. They have nothing to do with the ocean.<P>Second, try to determine if you have show type birds. There is a huge difference between hatchery stock and show stock, especially in such a competetive and well perfected breed. The best way is is to ask an experienced exhibitor to look at them, or just compare to the others at the show. Color, markings and type are very precise details that will be carefully scrutinized, and if not exceptional, will unlikely go very far, even if there are no other Sebrights entered.</P><P>Get yourself a copy of the standard, and read it carefully to try to understand exactly how the birds should and shouldn't look. Join the Sebright Club of America. They have a nice booklet that has a lot of info, and the contact info for other breeders to talk to. Jerry Bonds from GA and Ralph Sherrif of SC are about the top guys in Sebrights. If you want to know about the breed, they're the guys to talk to.</P><P>The silvers for some reason seem to be more suseptable to Mareks than the goldens, at least in many lines. The silvers are more likely to have black lacing bleed through, and be visible on the feathers below, which is a common and difficult fault to correct in that variety.</P><P>Other than that, there are a hundred other details to be concerned with; breed and variety specific, and for exhibiting in general. The best way to learn is to just enter and do it. Most other exhibitors are more than happy to help and give advice, if you ask at the right time, not just as they get there and are trying to unload. Be sure that your birds are clean and in good condition. It's the one thing that you have 100% control over, and the first thing needed if you're going to show.</P><P>Good luck.Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:04:58 GMTGallushttp://board.hobbyfarms.com/Topic2303-7-1.aspxI had Seabright Bantams for y rs, didn't show them tho. They are really gorgeous, fiesty, independent and make great mothers !!Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:18:49 GMTmommabearhttp://board.hobbyfarms.com/Topic2303-7-1.aspxHi,<P>Yesterday I was given a pair of Silver Seabright Bantams. They are very pretty. I was just wanting to ask if anyone would know a thing or two about Seabrights. I am intending to show them in the spring and summer. Any tips?</P><P>Thanks,Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:17:02 GMTGamebird Breeder