-Second oldest breed of poultry in America-
10th Quarter newsletter
We are now on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/javabreeders/
President- Roy Autrey Well Java fans when it comes to moving an entire farm and all the junk I collected over the years, I must admit that it is about to kick my butt. Plus having to build pens for all the farm animals and my awesome chickens is almost a task beyond what I can do at my age. But I am making progress so this letter will be short so I can get back to work. Anyone out there wanting to volunteer to help is welcome. Take care of your birds in the heat and keep your hands on the plow and your eyes on the Lord. Roy J. Autrey Autrey’s Friendship Farms www.AFFPoultry.com “remember not to drink downstream from the herd”
Vice President- Monte Bowen Kansas Javas Monte W. Bowen This has been one very odd year in Kansas for chicken farming. Due to the winter on, winter off, spring on, spring off, winter on weather, the chickens and the keeper wondered if there was ever going to be a hatching season. Most of the winter was dry with some cold temperatures. Then we would get a week or two of 60 and 70 degree weather (in the middle of winter!?!). Back to cold and windy we would go, then more heat. We even had some snow on MAY 2 ! WHAT is going on? With all the changing weather, I could not get too enthused about setting eggs, plus the hens seemed to agree, as eggs were meager all the while. Once the hens decided to get to work the cocks went on strike. Fertility this year was pitiful among the Black Javas, the Dominikers, the Partridge Rocks, Java bantams and Mottled Javas. The Buff Rocks, Leghorns, Nankins and Delawares were so fertile I could set 30 eggs and get 40 chicks. As a result, I have plenty of the latter to cull through and not many of the former. After setting nearly 200 Java eggs, I finally ended up with 65 chicks, which is unheard of with the Black Javas. I used three different cocks, all with the same results. Weather could certainly have an effect on the fertility. Feed was the same for all breeds, so that couldn’t be the problem. Housing and vermin control was the same for all breeds, so I can only deduce that this was not the year to hatch large numbers of Javas, Dominikers and Partridge Rocks! With all the fertility troubles, I still have 500 chicks on the ground, so the hard part is coming! I’ll be ‘til winter, again, culling all this lot. To those folks who were on the shipping list for Black Java eggs, I must apologize for not getting them shipped, but I refuse to ship eggs when the fertility is low. If the fertility is not high here, it sure as heck isn’t going to be good once the post office gets ahold of a box of eggs. I want high fertility before shipping, as too many times the eggs are rattled enough to destroy air
cells or break the eggs in transit, so if fertility is low, NO EGGS leave this house. I have also decided that this is the year some serious cuts will be made in the birds remaining here after the cull. There will be some breeds leaving and winter chores cut severely. With various health issues and the fact that I am now making several trips a week to the nursing home for Mother, time is at a premium. Some days I barely get the chores finished before the knees and legs start to go, so it is time to cut back. A decision I don’t like, but one needful if I am to keep up with the breeds I really want to work with and keep going. The Partridge Rocks, Kentucky Specks and most likely the Leghorns will be traveling down the road. I am also considering letting the Mottled Javas go. I am finding the large birds a particularly tough time, as by the time I catch them and handle the birds, I am about ready for a “set down” due to shortness of breath and weak legs. One large breed will most likely be all I can manage in the future. Is there a bright spot in all this? Well. . . the Black Javas that have hatched seem to be progressing nicely, and I can see at least a few good ones shaping up, so things look a mite rosier for them in the year to come. If those yellow feet I see now will only remain, we shall be in ‘tall cotton” come fall!
Notes from the Secretary/Treasurer- Ruth Caron The last 3 months have been very busy ones for me, my youngest son was in special forces training, a new grandbaby and of course its been hatching season, I have hatched quite a few Mottled Javas this year. There is a big demand for them from the public. Maybe the public has become aware of their plight. I have one customer who is flying from Washington state to Texas where I live just to get a cockeral, hmm sounds like something I would do to get a chicken myself. The heat hasn’t been that bad this year which is an asset. Don’t forget to visit our Facebook page and the website. I will be updating the website sometime soon. Its a major project. We have a great article in this newsletter written by Glenis Marsh. She also contributed a story to this years APA yearbook that turned out rather nice. Also I would like to welcome Irene Cunningham as the district 1 director. District #1 covers the following states Maine, Massachusetts, Delaware, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Connecutt, and New York. Her contact email is 4leos@comcast.net. Happy breeding. Thanks Ruth Caron
Following the Java Through Time By Glenis Marsh Date: 07/12/2013 http://www.javahillfarm.com copyright ©
It has been written that the Black Java was brought to this country in 1835 by an old New England sea captain by the name of Captain Samuel Scoville or Scofield direct from the Island of Java to Northhampton, Massachusetts where he gave an unknown number of Black Javas to his life-long friend Amasa Converse. Since that time, the Java became scattered throughout the United States and Canada. With the luxury of the internet, having information at our fingertips and countless hours of vetting through well over 100 years of documentation, I have been able to trace connections through history that have never been made before. This article will follow one documented line through time and I would like to share it with the fanciers of the “Grand Old Breed.”
Captain Samuel Scoville or Scofield (~1835 journey of significance) As stated by Dr. W. H. Harwood and J. Lyman Kelly, this sea captain made many voyages from the East Indies to the shores of New England.1, 2 New England is a region in the northeastern corner of the United States which consists of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Massachusetts was recognized worldwide as the most significant shipbuilding center for schooners and by 1850 over 50 vessels a year were produced here.3, 4 There are actually many sea captains in this area with the names Scoville and Scofield some of which died at sea, were struck by lightning, fell over board, collided with other ships and others became land owners opening merchant shops then returned to the seafaring life. It wasn’t until 1848 when Massachusetts officials began recording ship manifests where there were also numerous ports. After coming very close to pinpointing this sea captain and spending multiple hours, days,
weeks and months, I made the difficult decision to abandon the project but the journey was exiting! I personally have confidence in the statements made by Dr. W. H. Harwood and J. Lyman Kelly, Grandson of Mrs. Lucy Converse Tower (below).
Amasa Converse (~1835 acquisition) The closest record for Amasa Converse is a head stone marked “Mr. A. Converse”5 with no dates inscribed. He is buried in Hampden Co. Massachusetts at Palmer Center Cemetery. What we do know is that Amasa Converse’s “life long friend” was the sea Captain “Samuel Scoville or Scofield” of “New England” who always returned from a voyage with a gift.6 Most importantly to note is that Amasa Converse shared his Black Java stock with many people in the region of Northampton, Massachusetts including his Niece - Lucy Converse Tower which incidentally leads us to more detailed information. 7
Mrs. Lucy Converse Tower (1805-1877) Lucy Converse Tower was the niece of Amasa Converse and was a famous poultry breeder in Worthington, Massachusetts. Amasa Converse provided her with his Black Java stock and she in turn distributed them to many people including her beloved grandson J. Lyman Kelly.8, 9, 10 The Java was bred quite extensively in this region for many years. Lucy Converse Tower is buried at North Cemetery, Worthington Center, Hampshire Co. Massachusetts.11 Before we go any further, I will place significant events during this time in Java history.
1st Poultry Show (1849): The first Poultry Show in America was held at the Public Gardens in Boston Massachusetts on November 15-16, 1849 where there were 1,423 different breeds and 219 exhibitors. The number of people admitted to the show was not less than 10,000 spectators. The Java in it’s own “hometown” was shown and categorized in the Large Asiatic or Great Malay Tribe as “Java”. The Java appears to have been entered by many participants at this show.12
Missouri Doctor Since we don’t have an acquisition date, we will need to make an informal prediction. Most likely this wealthy Missouri Doctor (as he is often referred) very well could have gone to the most significant poultry event in history, the very first Poultry Show in America in 1849 with over 10,000 spectators. However, at some point during the mid 1800’s he brought home some Javas most likely from Massachusetts where they first arrived and were being bred quite extensively. Many stories include his possessiveness and state that he would not part with a single one of them “for love or money nor would he consent to having them grace the yards of any of his neighbors.”13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Numerous persons attempted to purchase both fowls and eggs but in vain, his answer was always, “NO.” His Coachman ended up “borrowing” 3 fertile eggs that hatched into one cockerel and two pullets which became the foundation stock of the Grand Old Java. Isn’t it interesting that this legendary Dr. has only been remembered as being jealous, selfish and his name has never been recorded? I must include this man, as he is a significant piece to the puzzle and will be mentioned in the next section.
The Coachman (Acquired eggs in Missouri 1852) (Moved to New York in 1867) According to both Bicknell and Lattin, the Coachman “borrowed” three eggs in 1852 and bred them extensively. In 1867, he then moved to Dutchess Co., New York and lived there for 25 years.19 They were bred here in large numbers since that time. No matter whether we agree or not the means in which the eggs were acquired, all 3 Java chicks hatched and as mentioned above, one cockerel and two pullets were the result.20 Perhaps, the most significant revelation in this timeline is that the Coachman was the Uncle of Mr. Nathaniel T. Lattin of Gaines, Orleans Co., New York who later became known as one of the greatest Java breeders in history!21, 22, 23
Nathaniel T. Lattin (1838-1899) This is where history begins to unfold and make a significant impact on the Java. I have previously written an extensive article on Mr. Lattin and historical Java coloration so, I will only cover the basics. He is placed in Gaines, Orleans Co., New York and the nephew of “The Coachman.” Lattin bred and was recorded as showing Black, White and Mottled Javas. He was also the creator and originator of the Mottled variety in 1872. J. Y. Bicknell said, “the Mottled Java was a made breed but a mighty good one.” Lattin bred Black Javas for over 20 years and was often considered to posses the best Java stock in the world.24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 Mr. Nathaniel T. Lattin died on March 13, 1899 and is buried at Mount Albion Cemetery in Orleans County, New York.32
James Young Bicknell (1835-1924) J. Y. Bicknell obtained his Java stock in 1881 directly from N. T. Lattin after visiting his home for dinner and bred them pure for over 40 years.33 He was recorded as one of the oldest serving poultry judges who ever lived and considered to be the authority in all pertaining to the breed.34 Mr. Bicknell formed a Java Club in March 1888 with H. Turk in Ohio.35 He was awarded and recognized as “The Greatest Black Java Breeder in The World” and at this time in his life, he was 83 years old.36 He also served as Secretary of the American Poultry Association from 1876-1883. C. S. Whiting stated, “The late J. Y. Bicknell bred Black Javas extensively and in fact to the day of his death, he would declare very forcibly that the Black Java has always been “the best fowl on earth,” and during his long life, “he bred nearly every breed that had a name.” He and Mr. Lattin became great rivals in the Black Java alley for years.”37 C. S. Whiting (listed below) formed a partnership with J. Y. Bicknell in the breeding of poultry under the name of “Bicknell and Whiting” or what was later known as “Orchard Park Poultry Farm.” The very first agreement between them was that the Black Java must always be kept pure. Additionally, after Bicknell’s retirement from active work with poultry, Whiting was to retain the Javas.38 “The Mote” Mr. Bicknell and Mr. Whiting were both extremely adamant that the true Java possess very prominent characteristics, specifically the eye, which should be a very dark brown or black in color and as a striking peculiarity, the eye always possessed a “mote” running from the top directly to the center of the eye. This peculiarity was very prominent in the Black Java as bred by Bicknell, Lattin and others in the old days and when judging Javas, the very first feature Bicknell looked at was the eye. If it was not very dark brown or black and minus the “mote” it was not considered a Black Java and this point was emphasized. A bird called a Black Java, but not possessing the eye color given
above was not a Java. It was as Mr. Bicknell used to say, “a Plug.”39, 40 J. Y. Bicknell is buried in Oneida Co., at Westmoreland Union (New) Cemetery, New York. He was 89 years old.41
Mr. Charles S. Whiting (1861-1952) Mr. Whiting became Bicknell’s partner and co-proprietor of Orchard Park Poultry Farm in 1897.42, 43, 44, 45, 46 He was the President of the New York State Standard-Bred Poultry Association, President of the American Java Association and a Director of the Standard Bred Poultry Association of America.47 Whiting stated, “Perhaps it may be permissible to say just a few words in favor of the best breeds of fowls that has ever been bred and raised on this continent, namely the Black Java. The writer has bred Javas for twenty five years or more and during that time bred several other varieties of poultry. When asked which is the best breed of fowls from every standpoint we can truthfully say the Black Java first, last and all the time. They fulfill every requirement of the general purpose fowl.” He also mentions the “1835 sea captain sailing directly from the Island of Java to Northhampton, Massachusetts.” Whiting speaks out in 1930 against “enterprising amateurs” and a few older breeders as well, “that we are sorry to say, have undertaken to ‘improve’ the Java very much to it’s detriment. It cannot be done. The Black Java is a thoroughbred and always will be. Those who undertook improving the Java by introducing the blood of Black Orphingtons, Langshans and Cornish have done nothing but ruin the real Java.”48, 49 Whiting also stated, “We see very few Black Javas today. Many we do see that are called “Black Javas” are mongrels. It is heart-breaking to see the ‘talent’ that wear a linen duster and are supposed to be judges of poultry capable of following the American Standard of Perfection, placing awards on specimens as Black Javas that in reality would not ever pass as good utility birds.”50 I assume that Whiting’s exposing of the Java cross breeders stirred up much contention and quite possibly added to the unfortunate abandoning of many of the breed’s fanciers though, I’m sure his intention was to retain their purity. In Whiting’s own words, It is my privilege to allow him to surmise the following: “So we see the good old Java fowl was not only Standard bred it was and is a ‘thoroughbred.’ even after more than 75 years, the Java blood still claims recognition. We wish to repeat there never has been and we doubt if there ever will be a breed of fowls whose characteristics are as pronounced and whose blood has been used in creating or ‘making’ as many varieties of fowls as the Black Java. This bird is the foundation of practicality.”51 Mr. Whiting is buried at Northport Rual Cemetery in Suffolk County, New York.52
James Lyman Kelly (1868-1928) Now, we journey back in time to J. Lyman Kelly, the grandson of Mrs. Lucy Converse Tower (above) who’s uncle was Amasa Converse, life-long friend of the New England sea Captain Scofield/Scoville. Mr. Kelly was born on January 4, 1868 in Worthington, Hampshire Co. Massachusetts.53 He moved to Malone, Franklin County, New York in 1901, was a printer by occupation and brought the Java with him along with it’s original history. His farm name was “Gobble Farm” in Malone, New York.54, 55 He is buried at Morningside Cemetery in Malone, Franklin Co., New York.56 This the most significant person in Java history because he had been with the Java in Massachusetts where it made it’s first appearance, lived in Malone and knew Dr. W. H. Harwood also of Malone who later becomes the President of the American Java Association. Dr. Harwood
states “Kelly was a man of good intelligence, reliable and was a keen poultry fancier and exhibitor”.57 I am deeply honored to present the most reliable testimony of the origin of the Black Java written by Mr. J. Lyman Kelly a few short years prior to his death: (Minor spelling errors corrected to avoid distraction to the reader) “I have known of this breed since a small boy, or about forty-six years. During that time they have continued to breed true to type, in fact rather more so than any other breed I am acquainted with. (The Black Javas exhibited at the recent Franklin County N.Y. Fair show the same type and characteristics as those of over forty years ago.) As early as 1835, a sea captain by the name of Samuel Scoville (or Scofield) who sailed for many years from Bridgeport, Stonington and Providence and was engaged in the spice and hemp trade at the ports of the Isle of Java and Sumatra, brought home a number of Black fowls much the shape of our Rhode Island Reds of today and having smooth black legs and presented them to Amasa Converse of Massachusetts. This sea captain and Converse had been friends from boyhood and he never returned from a voyage without visiting him and bringing some remembrance picked up in his travels. These black fowls were much larger than any previously owned in those parts, and created quite an interest in the community where Converse lived. He in turn presented some of the fowls to a niece Lucy Converse, who later married Lyman J. Tower of Worthington Mass. She was famed for her success in breeding Grey Geese, Black Turkeys and the so called Java fowls. Unlike the selfish Missouri Doctor who doubtless obtained his Javas from the Converse stock, she did not keep good things to herself but scattered them far and wide. When I lived with her as a small boy, there were probably forty families in Hampshire county breeding Javas, chiefly for their meat producing qualities. It is more than probable that the blood of these Javas entered into the formation of both the Barred Rocks and Rhode Island Reds. The Lucy Converse Tower mentioned was my mother’s mother* and I lived with her when a boy, and from her received my first lessons in poultry keeping which have been of much value to me. Grandmother was very proud of her Javas. She was my informant regarding their origin. It is certain that they came from the Isle of Java.”58
Watson Herbert Harwood, M. D. (1854-1934) Dr. W. H. Harwood was a physician more than 50 years, prominent poultry breeder, author of poultry and genealogy, Coroner, Chairman of the County Committee of Prohibition, Proprietor of and on the National American Dominique Club and Wyandotte Club and President of the American Java Association who lived in Chasm Falls (Malone), New York.59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 His farm name was “Healthwood Games.”65 He won many awards for his Black Javas and was recognized by C. S. Whiting (President of the New York State Standard-Bred Poultry Association, President of the American Java Association and a Director of the Standard Bred Poultry Association of America) as one of the keepers of authentic, purebred Black Javas.66 Dr. Harwood was interviewed by V. C. Augustine in California for Pacific Poultrycraft magazine in October, 1926 and mentioned that he personally knew J. Lyman Kelly also of Malone, New York which solidified the facts of early history and ownership of the original Javas of Massachusetts in 1835 by Captain Scofield/Scoville. Dr. Harwood is buried at Kimpton Cemetary in Franklin Co., New York.67 Dr. W. H. Harwood is directly quoted as follows:
“Now, Mr. Editor, what can be more direct than this account of Mr. Kelly’s? All of the early breeders of Black Javas agree that the breed of many years ago was exactly like the pure Black Java of today. Such as Bicknell, Whiting, Matthews and others have bred. It is true that some show managers who were not specially interested in this breed sometimes classed them with other large Black breeds as Cochins, but that is not strange. We are sure that Mr. Bicknell never classed them in this way nor Mr. Whiting nor Mr. Matthews. In this same method of classification Cornish have sometimes been put in with Pit Games. The Black Java is a purebred which from it’s first introduction into America, has had it’s own characteristics and all who have bred and carefully studied the Black Java agree that crossing it with any other destroys these characteristics. For example C. S. Whiting says “a pure Black Java will always have a dark eye and that a bay or red eye always denotes the introduction of other blood.” I submit this paper for no other purpose than to have the true history of the Black Java established.”68 The words of Dr. W. H. Harwood continue to ring true today and I concur, isn’t it about time we establish the true history of the Java? At the time of this writing it will be approximately 178 years since the Java arrived in this country by a voyage we can’t even imagine other than reading about in old historical literature. Perhaps, someone searching for Java facts will find this document years from today, make some connection to the breed and most importantly, the people behind the breed’s very existence. There are many other distinguished breeders in the Java’s past however; this completes the final loop in related individuals to a single line followed through time. I can not forget nor will I omit the names of W. C. Tucker of Alden New York who bred and showed both White and Black Javas from 1840-1881 and L. G. Cole of Venago, PA who bred White Javas in 1887 and the late 1800’s. Henry Turk showed Black and White Javas in the Chicago Nationals in January 1921 and was also known as perhaps one of the oldest breeders and exhibitors of Javas since the early 1880’s. They are also an important part of Java history however, I couldn’t link them to any others in the above chain I followed so carefully. In 1930 C. S. Whiting mentions other respected breeders as follows with additional comments (italics mine): “In later years we find new forces in the Java alley, notably Dr. W. H. Harwood, Malone, N. Y., Geo. M. Matthews (Postmaster), Brocton, N. Y. (1865-1945), Henry Turk, (lived in Illinois & California) and scores of others. Until today hundreds are inquiring, where can I get that good old reliable Black Java. So those who desire a general purpose fowl, one that will grow quickly, lay early and develop a wonderful table fowl, there is no breed of fowls today nor has there ever been a single one equaling the Good Old Black Java.”69 National Java Club (1913) On August 12, 1913 the National Java Club was formed. President George M. Matthews, Brocton New York, Vice President Herbert Hodgeson, Albion, Ill, and Secretary/Treasurer Herbert J. Link, Laporte Ind.70 American Java Association (1914) After 6 months of correspondence between the leading breeders, the American Java Association was formed in April 1914.71
Conclusion The confusion regarding the Black Java’s origin began with the captivating story of the unnamed Doctor/Coachman which eventually ended up in the hands of Lattin. Perhaps Lattin didn’t want to divulge too much information as his Uncle was the Coachman who obtained the 3 eggs. Discussions of the Java must have created quite a stir as J. Lyman Kelly and Dr. W. H. Harwood’s stock was presented with a much different account along with the large amount of families who obtained Javas from the Converse family farms in Massachusetts. Mr. J. Y. Bicknell knew the true story and published a correction stating: “Mottled Javas were produced by Mr. N.T. Lattin of Gaines, N.Y. from crossing a Black Java with a white hen from a flock that had been bred true for a number of years. Mr Lattin also claims to be the originator of Black Javas, but his own published testimony in more than one instance gives their origin as above described which was ten years or more before he ever saw one.”72 The Java is indeed a foundational breed, which a great number of our American poultry has been built and deserving of much recognition. It’s also gratifying to know the Java name is true to its origin! “For the man who wishes to keep a breed that embodies all good qualities, the Black Java has no equal, cannot be challenged by anyone who has owned and bred this breed for a year or more. Until today hundreds are inquiring, where can I get that good old reliable Black Java?”73 - C. S. Whiting, 1930
Resources:
If I were to list every single resource utilized, it would quite possibly be twice as long as this document. I have listed many key references below. Research tools I used via the internet and telephone were: cemetery and death records, ship manifests, libraries, universities and various newspaper articles from all over the country including the writings of Mr. C. S. Whiting, J. Y Bicknell, J. Lyman Kelly and Dr. W. H. Harwood. Also, I’ve spent countless research hours releasing and compiling important Java facts never before seen as one body of work. All rights reserved no part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the express written permission of the author. I would like to thank the helpful individuals at Find A Grave who were willing to visit the cemeteries, honor my photograph requests and update valuable records for these well respected people who were such an important part of Java history, some not realizing the important role they played. I would also like to thank Dr. Brian Tibbot for his continued encouragement and assistance with my never ending poultry projects. It’s the backyard breeder who has the power to keep a breed alive and productive through time. 1 Pacific Poultrycraft, V. C. Augustine, Pomona, CA; October -1926, p. 26 2 American Poultry Journal, Vol. 52; Chicago, IL, May - 1921 No. 5 3 http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/maritime/ships.htm 4 http://www.discovergloucester.com/gloucester/articles/what-is-a-schooner.html 5 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Converse&GSfn=A&GSbyrel=all&GSd yrel=all&GSst=21&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=76509348&df=all& 6 American Poultry Journal, Vol. 52; Chicago, IL, May - 1921 No. 5 7 Ibid. 8 Pacific Poultrycraft, V. C. Augustine, Pomona, CA; October -1926, p. 26 9 American Poultry Journal, Vol. 52; Chicago, IL, May - 1921 No. 5 10 Frank L. Plat of The American Breeds of Poultry 1921, p. 230 11 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=102749040
12 The First Poultry Show in America, by John Henry Robinson, p.9, 1850 13 The Poultry World, Volume 10, No. 5; Hartford Conn; May 1881 14 American Farming and Stock Raising, Vol. 3; 1892 15 Pacific Poultrycraft, V. C. Augustine, Pomona, CA; October -1926, p. 26 16 American Poultry Journal, Vol. 52; Chicago, IL, May - 1921 No. 5 17 Frank L. Plat of The American Breeds of Poultry 1921, p. 230 18 All About Poultry, Jehu Postell, 1911 19 Pet-stock, Pigeon, and Poultry Bulletin, Vol., XI., No. 2, May 1880, Whole No. 122 20 American Poultry Journal, Vol. 25, No. 2; H. S. Babcock; Chicago, IL, Feb. 1894 21 The Langshan Fowl, A. C. Croad; p. 14, 1889 22 The Poultry Herald Manual, 1898, p. 90 23 American Poultry Journal, Volume 14, No. 12, Chicago, IL, December 1883 24 Poultry Monthly, Albany, N.Y. November 1890; Vol. XII, No. 11, p. 335 25 The Holley Standard, New York, Thursday, October 16, 1879 No. 4 26 Pet Stock Pigeon and Poultry Bulletin, Vol X, No. 1, New York, April 1879, Whole No. 109 27 Pet-stock, Pigeon, and Poultry Bulletin, Vol., XI., No. 2, May 1880, Whole No. 122 28 Poultry Bulletin, May 1881; Vol. XII No. 2, Whole No.134 29 Poultry World Volume 10, May – 1881 30 American Poultry Journal, Volume 14, No. 12, Chicago, IL, December 1883 31http://www. javahillfarm.com/JHF/Java/Entries/2013/4/4_Great_Contributors_of_the_Java_-_Lattinby_Glenis_ Marsh.html 32 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=100043356 33 Poultry World Volume 10, May – 1881 34 American Poultry Advocate, Volume 26, March 1918 35 Fancier’s Gazette VI, No.1 Indianapolis, IND; March 1888 36 American Poultry Advocate, Volume 26, March 1918 37 The Poultry Item Vol. 27, 1924 38 Ibid. 39 The Wyoming Reporter, Wyoming NY; Wednesday, April 9, 1930 40 The Poultry Item Vol. 27, 1924 41 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=bicknell&GSbyrel=all&GSdy=1924& GSdyrel=in&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=46391075&df=all& 42 The Canadian Poultry Review, Vol. XX, No. 9; September 1897 43 Reliable Poultry Journal Vol. VI, No.1, pg 3, Quincy IL; March 1899 44 The Practical Poultryman, Vol. 13, No 21; Wytneys Point; May 1, 1900 45 The Wyoming Reporter, Wyoming NY; Wednesday, April 9, 1930 46 The Poultry Monthly Vol. 23; Albany, NY 1901 47 The Wyoming Reporter, Wyoming NY; Wednesday, April 9, 1930 48 Ibid. 49 The Poultry Item Vol. 27, 1924 50 Ibid. 51 The Wyoming Reporter, Wyoming NY; Wednesday, April 9, 1930 52 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=whiting&GSfn=charles&GSbyrel=all& GSdy=1952&GSdyrel=in&GSst=36&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=98364033&df=all& 53 Watertown Daily Times, NY, January 27, 1928 54 Pen Yan Democrat, NY; Oct. 20, 1916 55 The Telegram, NY; Oct. 15, 1916 56 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Kelly&GSfn=J&GSmn=Lyman&GSby rel=all&GSdy=1928&GSdyrel=in&GSst=36&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=104254607&df=all& 57 American Poultry Journal, May 1921 Vol 52, No. 5; p.612-613 58 Ibid 59 Ogdensburg, Adironak, Utica Local News Papers 1900-1911 60 31st Annual Report of the State Department of Health, NY; Dec. 31, 1910
61 A Genealogical History of the Harwood Families, Chasm Falls, NY; 1911 http://archive.org/stream/genealogicalhist00inharw - page/n5/mode/2up 62 St. Regis Adirondack News, Saturday, Aug. 31, 1912 63 State of New York Department of Farms and Markets, Division of Agriculture, Bulletin 114, Albany NY; p. 56, Nov. 1918 64 Utica, Herald Dispatch; Friday Evening, April 5, 1908 65 The Poultry Item, Vol. 31; 1928 66 The Wyoming Reporter, Wyoming NY; Wednesday, April 9, 1930 67 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Harwood&GSfn=W&GSmn=H.&GSb yrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=36&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=104397003&df=all& 68 American Poultry Journal, May 1921 Vol 52, No. 5; p.612-613 69 The Wyoming Reporter, Wyoming NY; Wednesday, April 9, 1930 70 American Poultry Advocate, Volume 22, p.554 1914 71 Poultry Success, Volume 25; p.106 April 1914 72 The Farmers Club Journal, Vol.1, Issue 13; p.190 Hornellsville, N.Y., 1887 73 The Wyoming Reporter, Wyoming NY; Wednesday, April 9, 1930 *James Lyman Kelly’s Mother was Josephine E. Kelly and her mother was Lucy Converse Tower as per 1850 US Federal Census.
Permission granted to Java Breeders of America for printing in the July 2013 newsletter by Javahill Farm. 2013 copyright ©
FYI I am currently in the process of updating the website. It is a big task. I am researching which theme I’m using and it will be a Wordpress site. It is currently in Blogger format which is a google product and there are broken links because google always changes things. It will be alot modern and up to date in Wordpress. Please bear with me, Thanks Ruth
FOWL POX VACCINATION FOR SHOW POULTRY Dr. Lee Cartwright Poultry Extension Specialist Texas Cooperative Extension Fowl pox is not transmissible to humans. Fowl Pox affects chickens, turkeys and other fowl. Fowl pox (dry form) forms small pustules on the combs or wattles, or maybe on around the mouth and face. Pustules can also occur on the legs. There is a wet form that can occur inside the mouth. The dry form pustules can be brownish or scabs. Most areas of Texas have wild bird populations that are infected. These infections easily spread from the wild into your flock from mosquitoes most times of the year. Vaccination for fowl pox is a good practice for show birds. Fowl pox is a slow moving disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes or scratches, etc. You can vaccinate a flock that is infected with the disease and prevent it in the birds that are not yet infected. However, the birds that are infected cannot be cured and the disease will run its course. You can only try to prevent secondary infections. The birds that are infected will not get the disease again. Broiler chicks hatched from August through November should be vaccinated for fowl pox by 14 days of age. In areas with high mosquito populations turkeys should be vaccinated initially between 3 to 4 weeks of age followed by a second vaccination at 12 weeks of age to assure lasting immunity. You can obtain a Fowl Pox vaccine from your veterinary supply catalogue at a very reasonable price. The vaccine comes as a freeze dried product that is mixed with another liquid immediately before use. THE VACCINE IS A LIVE VIRUS AND IS VERY LABILE. THE VACCINE MUST BE USED IMMEDIATELY. IF ALLOWED TO BECOME WARM OR IF THE VACCINE IS STORED FOR ANY TIME IT WILL NOT BE EFFECTIVE. Be careful to keep the vaccine on ice all the time, do not hold it in your hand or it will become warm and be ineffective. The vaccine comes with a two needle applicator. Dip the needles into the vaccine. A drop of solution will be held between the needles. Press the needles into the wing web (avoid the bone and thick tissues). Two vaccinations are needed for lasting immunity. You can vaccinate at one day of age but this is not recommended since severe reactions can occur if the birds are stressed.
JAVAS This article is written by Christine Heinrichs for The Society for Preservation of Poultry Antiquities The Java came to the U.S. at least by 1835 from the East Indies (hence the name) and both Black and Mottled varieties were admitted to the American Poultry Association’s Standard of Perfection in 1883. It became popular as a high-class market fowl and was influential in the development of the Black Jersey Giant and the Barred Plymouth Rock. Indirectly, the Java influenced many other breeds, including Orpingtons and Australorps. Javas are probably the source of yellow legs and skin in Dominiques. The breed nearly disappeared by the end of the 20th Century, but recently attention from specialty breeders and historical societies has given the breed a second chance. Garfield Farm Museum in La Fox, Illinois, where this picture was taken, in the 1990s played a significant role in the recovery of the Java breed as part of its commitment to historic stewardship. Pure White and Auburn varieties have emerged from breeding programs and are being improved by breeders. The Auburn had not been reported since 1870 when individuals with that color pattern were hatched in 2004. It is historically important because it was influential in the development of the Rhode Island Red. Genes for black and mottled color varieties are buried in each bird and often show up in flocks. Even though you keep a flock of what appear to be Black Javas, some of those birds carry the latent genes for mottling, producing white-tipped feathers. The APA Standard of Perfection, used in poultry judging, describes the Mottled Java’s desired white-tipped feather pattern and ‘broken’ (variegated) dark-on-yellow leg color. Given the persistent nature of the latent mottling gene, many Java breeders keep two flocks, one black and one mottled. Then, you can hatch to your heart’s content and sort the birds into the proper pens at maturity. © Christine Heinrichs 2009
photo courtest Teri Johnson
If you would like to join JBOA by mail, please print this application, fill out and mail to address below with the appropriate dues payment.
JAVA BREEDERS OF AMERICA - YEARLY MEMBERSHIP DUES: Juniors (17 years and under): $5.00; Individuals: $10.00; Families: $15.00; Foreign Members (anyone living outside the USA): $20.00 (US funds!) Benefits: Quarterly Club Newsletters, Annual Breeders Directory, and access to the website's member area which includes: access to classifieds, member forum, member directory, immediate access to quarterly newsletters, and email updates Date:__________________________
Jav
ders
Name:____________________________________________________
re aB e
Address:___________________________City:___________________
1883
of A m eric a
State:_________________ Zip code______________-_________ COUNTRY________________________ Phone:(___ ) ___________ E-Mail Address:___________________Web Site URL: ____________________ Membership Type (Circle one): JUNIOR______INDIVIDUAL _______FAMILY _______FOREIGN______ Check One: NEW MEMBER_____________ RENEWAL_________________ For website access of ‘Member’s Area’: Desired USERNAME:_____________ PASSWORD: ______________ Receive Quarterly newsletter by: MAIL ________________E-Mail__________________ Note: Please only request mail version of newsletter if you do not have an email address. Types of Javas that you raise: Mottled:___(YES)___(NO) Black:___(YES)___(NO) White:___(YES)___(NO)Auburn:____(YES)____(NO) Do you offer your Javas for sale? What colors?___________________________________________________ Do you sell chicks?_____________Do you sell eggs?_______________Do you sell adult birds?___________ Other Breeds and varieties of fowl that you raise:________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ How long have you raised Javas? ____________________________________________________________ Do you show Javas?____________________________________________________________________ What is your main reason for keeping Javas? (Attractive egg layers, Preserve the breed, backyard pets.....) _______________________________________________________________________________________ Mail the completed form with appropriate dues payment to: Java Breeders of America Ruth Caron - Secretary/Treasurer 195 Northglen Lane Martindale, Texas, 78655, United States
Directors President Roy J. Autrey 903-278-1111 cowboygourmet@earthlink.net www.AFFPoultry.com Vice-President Monte Bowen Plevna, Kansas javacock@hotmail.com Secretary/ Treasurer Ruth Caron 195 Northglen Lane Martindale, Texas, 78655 phone- 619-301-4538 carondesign@yahoo.com www.farmerinthemartindale.com District #1 – MA,ME, DE, NH, VT, RI, NJ, CT, NY, Irene Cunningham 4leos@comcast.net District #2 – OH, PA, VA, MD, WV, Liesa Stiller 902 S Branch Muddy Creek Road Carmichaels, PA 15320 Phone: 724-317-8288 email: liesastiller@hotmail.com
We currently have 1 director position open. “PLEASE VOLUNTEER IF YOU CAN” Thanks
District #3 – KY, IL. IN, MI, WI, Airling (Butch)Gunderson N6465 Schwantz Road Pardeeville, WI 53954-9430 (608) 429-9960 amgund@frontier.com District #4 – TX,OK, AR,LA, CO, NM, KS David Moore 1614 Rebeccas Rd Waldron, AR 72958 Ph. # 479-462-7302 District #5 – FL, GA, SC, NC, TN, AL, MS, Chad McConnell 175 Morrison Church Road Franklin, North Carolina 28734 phone # 828-332-1466 chad042570@gmail.com District #6 – MN, IA, MO, NE, SD, ND, Duane Urch Urch/Turnland Poultry 2142 NW 47 Ave. Owatonna, MN 55060 dpurch@netzero.com 507-451-6782 District #7 – WA, OR, UT, ID, MT, WY, - OPEN District #8 – CA, AZ, NV, Glenis Marsh glenis@javahillfarm.com www.javahillfarm.com What is a area director? The Area Director is responsible for helping people in the area with questions about raising Javas, representing the Java club at poultry shows in the area and if possible, organizing a district specialty show for Javas at a poultry show in the area. You are not expected to attend each and every show but if you could attend one or more and have a table to sign up new members that would be ideal.