What are they? More specifically do the occur in standard Cochins?
Vulture Hocks?
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They shouldn't be on Cochins. Vulture hocks are feathers that point down at about a 45 degree angle from the birds hocks (where their scales meet feathers). As far as I know, very few breeds have that in their standard.
Sultans are one of the few breeds that have them.....
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I was thinking that if Cochins had them it would be considered a DQ from showing. BUT if they don't necessarily occur in Cochins, I guess that's not something I've gotta worry about!
Nahh, they do show up sometimes, especially in hatchery stock. But regardless, they can pop up anywhere, it's a matter of genes. Watch out for them. The picture above shows them very well.
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Definition out of the American Standard of Perfection (
2001)
Vulture Hocks:
A well defined formation off stiff, straight and rather long feathers growing from the lower part of the thighs and projecting backward and downward, a disqualification in all Asiatics including their bantam counterparts; a standard requirement in d 'Uccle, Booted, and Sultans.
DQ in:
Brahmas, Cochins, Langshans and Silkies.
Chris
Vulture Hocks:
A well defined formation off stiff, straight and rather long feathers growing from the lower part of the thighs and projecting backward and downward, a disqualification in all Asiatics including their bantam counterparts; a standard requirement in d 'Uccle, Booted, and Sultans.
DQ in:
Brahmas, Cochins, Langshans and Silkies.
Chris
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Learn something new everyday. Thanks for posting this topic.
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TY Chris! That's exactly what I needed to know.
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I've been meaning to ask about it for awhile, just never got around to it. But now I'm potentially getting some Blue Cochins so I figured it was time.
TY Chris! That's exactly what I needed to know.
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I've been meaning to ask about it for awhile, just never got around to it. But now I'm potentially getting some Blue Cochins so I figured it was time.
D'Uccles are another breed that have vulture hocks.
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Off topic but I think is deserved. Chris is either the smartest chicken guy around or a great researcher but no matter he gives us the straight scoop. Thanks Chris.
FYI he frequently refers to the Standard of Perfection a must have for any breeder.
Off topic but I think is deserved. Chris is either the smartest chicken guy around or a great researcher but no matter he gives us the straight scoop. Thanks Chris.
FYI he frequently refers to the Standard of Perfection a must have for any breeder.
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