This is the “bantam” Ayam... I think it is a mix... molted feet... white and grayish feathers... it’s hard to see but the beak tip is not completely black either... just want you alls opinion... I think it is some sort of bantam cross. I took pictures of it next to another Ayam that hatched out...
Thank you Blue Egg, that was very helpful... as the chicks mature we will see how they look. And the picture advice is great.
I already know one chick should be probably not used in an Ayam breeding program unless someone is breeding for Bantams... it is that tiny, healthy but definitely a...
Blue Egger since you have been doing this for a bit I gots questions. Just asking as it may help some of us working with what we can get.
How do you prioritize your breeding selections?
Do you have a preference on breeding strategie?
I figure you cull all birds with obvious defects no one...
If you can find good birds it is probably best... we are doing the egg thing for a variety of reasons, so we shall see how that turns out... the 5 chicks still look black as black but they are young... I know a lot can change as they mature. The one I assisted to hatch is bantam sized, same size...