when I was about 10 years old. In my 20's I started my own cabinet shop and stopped showing for a number of years as my dad continued in the hobby on his own. One day when my son was about 8 years old, we were up in the attic and he saw a box of trophies. Next thing I knew I was back in an old familiar hobby, looking at it from the other side. My son is now in his 20’s and as things have come full circle, I am showing on my own. I hope one day when his life settles down he will pick it up again with his children. I got started with bantam Buckeyes about 3 years ago when I was looking for a breed that wasn't in the same class as the Belgian d'Anvers I was showing. Annette de Bruycker, Bob Rhodes, Chris McCary, and Sharon Fildes, all ABPC members helped me get my first birds. I quickly fell in love with the breed. They are productive and gentle birds. Buckeyes are a triple purpose breed for me because I enjoy showing them as well. |
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