Recent content by ravenswood

I do not believe Jim Cox is still breeding blues: http://showbirdbid.proboards.com/thread/435.

That makes sense. Although I would encourage anyone working with this line/cross to use blue rather than splash males for a few generations to make sure the lacing you are seeing is not lost. With splash, it is difficult to impossible to know what you have until you see the chicks. I would only...

Andalusians were the original blue source, but the pattern gene that is needed for proper Andalusian lacing seems to have been lost along the way of creating most of the current blue varieties. I've observed that the pattern gene and barring together in the same bird really messes up the...

Here is the print of a Blue Rock male from the APA Standard of Perfection. Most of the males pictured on this thread have considerably shorter backs and shanks, and much looser feathering (fluff) similar to an Orpington. The females have even more fluff, and most would be disqualified for leg...

Nice work on the lacing! These birds also appear to have decent size. In the other pictures on your album, leg color seems to be better than most of the other "Blue Rocks" I've seen on here. The Orpington influence (body shape, fluff) is less obvious on these. Is there a reason you are breeding...

I like Blue Rocks. I can't seem to find them to buy; thought maybe breeding them would be easier. Also fun. My training is in animal genetics. I understand blue x blue = black, blue, & splash, and that black x splash = blue. Here is where the internet sources get hazy / nonexistant. (I...

Hi, new to the forum, looking for Blue Rock breeding stock. Don't seem easy to find. Any suggestions? Love the blue color, but want reasonable production. Thanks!