Joel, I'm sorry if this seems harsh, but quite honestly I would look for another Buff male, as I don't feel this one is breeder quality.
I say this because he just has too many faults to overcome. His head looks narrow ('crow headed'), his comb does not follow the head, his chest/body depth...
All lovely "daughters" she hatched and raised, Johnn....they looked to be in nice condition too.
Do the speckled sussex and welsummer have names? How's the young light sussex doing?
Thanks Scott...I also have a related juvenile pair direct from Vickie.
Hopefully come next year, a breeding trio.... and betting it will be a TRIFECTA...
Henrietta at almost 18 weeks....still developing but she will be making an early 'debut' at the APA sanctioned Tucson, AZ poultry show on November 23rd.
She must be thinking "Look at me!" to her Grandmother, the Dragonlady
A well bred Buff Orp is truly a joy to not only look at but also to be around whether a child or adult...anymore, I just do not feel the need to deal with any bird that's not docile and calm...life is too short when in this case, one really can have it all with a Buff Orp!!