Donald Shaver search widely for diversified breeding stock. Local breeders, knowing his reputation were reluctant to sell to him for fear of competition. In 1946, there were 256 registered chicken breeders in Canada. Shaver Poultry became the 257th. By 1958, only Shaver remained, along with seven other major poultry breeders worldwide. The principle of hybrid vigour had been well established for corn, but the costs and time required to test chicken crosses were higher. Small breeders (as Shaver was at the time) could not afford permanent scientific staff, so Shaver obtained assistance from geneticists conducting research at universities and government institutions. Shaver
Red Bird Christian School Red Bird Christian School Red Bird Christian School is a private K-12 Christian private school located in rural Clay County, Kentucky, United States, six miles north of Beverly on the banks of the Red Bird River. It is operated by the Red Bird Mission, Inc. of the United Methodist Church. It serves students from Clay County and Leslie County. The high school is known for its high academic standards, college preparation, spiritual development, and basketball program. It was featured in the 2001 ESPN documentary "The Season". Red Bird's mascot is the Cardinal. The school has dormitories for both girls and