Lakenvelders

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Talking about Lakenvelders, I want to know about the black neck feathers in hens, isnt this the standard? Im fixing to order some a long ways away but I want hens tht are definate black on white. No mix if white in the neck. This is the way they should be? Am I right? The first picture looks good for the hen. The second-NO

And again I read about their color filling out?? Does that mean the stark black on white comes in with maturity?

ramirezframing said:

They get their final color after the first fall molt like most chickens. Good luck showing your birds, once you get some, you'll have to post some pictures of them.

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I'm super new to Lakenvelders and after seeing pictures of some with spots of black in the white and not having read much on breed standards I'm wanting to know if the spots are due to immaturity, evening out will likely come after winter? or is this a flaw? maybe a preference but not with me. What I love in looking at this breed is the clear contrast so stark with the black on white, the length and stance of the comb, Ive read even the hen's comb stands erect which is a delight. I cant get past the leghorn hen, DO NOT LIKE FLOPPY CRESTS....I'm going to buy my first OF THIS BREED soon and via mail/parcel from Maine to Louisiana so not cheapat all. It's scary thinking I may not get what I thought was preferred, what I know I want. Yes on white white earlobes, no to spots, yes to the tail held high, full and black. Some more talk about how the belted black and white Lakenvelders are supposed to look quality wise and what to expect from chick to adult please !! Also I'd like opinions on bantam vs standard size when main objective is beauty in the breed.. Thanks !! This rooster's comb is amazing as is the breed. It has so many ridges and is longer than many. It rides proudly off and away from the head Oh the hens, is it usual to have the white strips on the neck of the hens? Like second picture?? I dont like that. I want the black on the neck to be as solid as possible. Isnt that the way they should be ??
Shouldn't the hens have a clear solid black neck and have a substantial amount of black tipped feathers on her tail's end similar to the rooster? Isnt picture example #3 what one expects in quality? thanks in advance for all input.

i raised two lakenvelders with one bantam chick all doing well all girls when hand raised lakenvelders are more friendlier and come running flapping there wings when they see me i love my babies

does anyones lakenvelders females puff there black feathers up around there neck my chicks do when chasing off parrots they look liked porcuipine frills.was great to see