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    Clear thinking means correct decisions

    Jul 26, 2023 3 minutes
    Steve Dominey and Bob Pepper maintain the Yorkie Supreme stud.

    ‘YORKSHIRE VIEWS’

    JULY

    THE choices that we make in respect of the birds for next year's breeding season are, for me, the most important decisions to be made each year. The stock that we retain will determine the quality of young birds produced the following season and hence the future of the stud.

    This is where an eye for the breed is essential. If you are unsure, then ask an experienced breeder to assist you in the selection process. Selection pays a key part in eliminating unwanted traits and retaining birds that

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