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Harold Knapp
Harold
started raising chickens nearly 50 years ago, because he wanted FRESH
eggs. Back then eggs were sometimes in cold storage for up to 5 weeks
before they reached the store. While the time frame is better now,
his are still fresher.
He got a pair of single comb Rhode Island Red bantams
from a friend 45 years ago and was hooked. Harold has bred and
exhibited poultry since.
He raises Reds, large and bantam, Nankins and Ameraucanas
in black in blue that he got from Paul Smith 4 years ago. It was love
at first sight. They are beautiful and very productive. The
plan is to add some other varieties.
Harold works with 4Hers on poultry projects, as well as
judging youth fairs. This is why he purchased REAL Ameraucanas, so he
could show the youngsters what they should look like. He didn’t like
hatchery birds being called Ameraucanas.
Harold lives in western NY state, in the little town of
East Bethany, a beautiful rural setting. He is retired and lives with
his wife Dorothy, who takes care of the birds when he goes to play, at a
poultry show. She doesn’t even like chickens unless they are
cooked.
Harold feels he is blessed with a wonderful wife, life,
and all the friends he has made in this very rewarding hobby.
knapp@2ki.net
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