Just wanted to let folks know I started a thread under the breed, genetics section. Hope to see some others, particularly the Euro poultry keepers share some pictures
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/859770/wybar-thread
Here are a couple of pics from about a month ago of a silver pullet. I need to get some more pictures but it has just been so cold and snowy lately. Will get some more pics of the gold and rooster with in the next couple weeks when we NPIP test them for the year. There are a few more on our...
Agreed and to be honest I have heard many conflicting reports in general about rose combs. At the time it was what I was hearing and I did not look into it.
Sounds like you have the right idea. I used the barred rock as I had them available and I knew they were excellent layers. Using a Dominique would allow ease with not having to work out the rose comb. I had also heard people complain of sterility issues with rose combs so I figured I would use...
Thanks for the feedback, we have anxiously wanted to share our progress, but wanted to make sure the proper genes we were looking for were evident. The next crossing should produce some autosexed chicks with a few non autosexing. The Single barred males and the females should look identical...
~~Yes and seeing some great success so far.
Silver Wybar Hen barred and what appears to be good lacing at this age.
Gold Wybar pullet again barred with good gold lacing.
These pullets were the best two out of 300+ hatchings with a handful of others that are usable in the next phase but...