Posts by gallorojo

When considering an outcross to increase size, it would be best ( simplest /fastest ) to use the most similar breed you can find that would be larger, hence the typical ( and sensible) suggestion to use large oriental breeds. That being...

Your blue shanked pullet is wheaten but lacking whatever it is that makes the Cubes the dark cinnamon wheaten. She will grow up to be a light Marans or Faverolles type of wheaten.  I've produced plenty of pullets that looked just...

I don't know, I'd just be guessing. I could be wrong about the 5 pounds thing, but it seems possible.

I would guess 5 pounds? That's just a guess, but 5 pounds from a hatchery bird would be impressive. That sort of information is good for people to know, how the different hatcheries birds vary. 

They look good and it seems the size will be good as well. They will certainly be larger than the Ideal birds.

Hi 4hmom, What you may have is a wheaten/ duckwing mix there. They tend to have the golden neck feathers in the females. A tell tale sign would be striping in the chick down vs a pure clean yellow.

On weighing birds- I use 2 systems. Small birds go into a container, container goes onto a postal scale, subtract the weight of the container. You will want to use a small dark container so they don't jump around. Large birds go into a...

Thanks, I am very happy with them. ]

     

Based on the pictures you have posted I don't see any glaring problems, they seem fine. The feather quality will work itself out, don't sweat that. I actually really like the head on the top female. I can't see any reasons to not use...