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post #37751 of 45725
7/4/12 at 6:09pm
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Originally Posted by laughingclown View Post

Rooster #2

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Rooster #3 (Dirk) One in question

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Rooster #2 and #3

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Go ahead and comment all you want. I did notice a lot of the birds were holding their tails to the side and they normally dont. So maybe it is the heat!

 

I am having issues with posting on here tonight, hope this gets through. Number 1 roo looks to have some serious issues with his comb, ie 2 sprigs on the blade, and what appears to be sprigs on the left side as well. You do NOT want to pass that on! Roo 2 looks like he has nearly clean shanks, and the site won't let me review other pics. Blue Roo looks to have wry tail, don't kid yourself, if he is making moderate turns with that rudder now, he will be more so in the future! Hard to get rid of if you ignore it! It will pass on in spades!! JMO

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post #37752 of 45725
7/4/12 at 6:35pm
I have looked at number 1so many times its not funny. He doesnt have any sprigs. He does have a rear serration though. Both BCM are light on the feather shanks. 1 has more and he does have a couple outer toe feathers. I will breed him with some birds that have a lot more so i can get some balance. 2 i am culling for sure do to his comb. Out of all 3 #1 is by far my best.
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post #37753 of 45725
7/4/12 at 6:38pm
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Originally Posted by laughingclown View Post

I have looked at number 1so many times its not funny. He doesnt have any sprigs. He does have a rear serration though. Both BCM are light on the feather shanks. 1 has more and he does have a couple outer toe feathers. I will breed him with some birds that have a lot more so i can get some balance. 2 i am culling for sure do to his comb. Out of all 3 #1 is by far my best.

On the end of his blade are 2 small sprigs run your finger over them they are not a separation and they only multiply worse than flies

It costs less to have the very best. Trying to raise Delawares and Marans I also have Silver Penciled Rocks New Hampshires Midget Whites Bourbons and Royal Palms......home of many APHA horses. Breeder of World Champions and Honor Roll Champions and High Point winners. I love to trail ride and camp with my friends.
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It costs less to have the very best. Trying to raise Delawares and Marans I also have Silver Penciled Rocks New Hampshires Midget Whites Bourbons and Royal Palms......home of many APHA horses. Breeder of World Champions and Honor Roll Champions and High Point winners. I love to trail ride and camp with my friends.
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post #37754 of 45725
7/4/12 at 6:50pm
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On the end of his blade are 2 small sprigs run your finger over them they are not a separation and they only multiply worse than flies

 

Yup, not only that, but the two side sprigs that seem to be on the right side of his comb (previously I had said left side, my bad). The number one roo also has a high tail set and squirrelish tail. I would not call those two bumps at the end of the blade a serration, believe me, you will get uglier things from that breeding! After all the crap I have been through with bad combs and wry tails in the last 2+ years, I do know it when I see it; and it is coming your way with those roos.

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Black & Blue Copper Marans, and one Wheaten ~ White, Partridge & BBS Silkies
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Black & Blue Copper Marans, and one Wheaten ~ White, Partridge & BBS Silkies
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post #37755 of 45725
7/4/12 at 6:58pm
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Originally Posted by DMRippy View Post


Split breast is just like it sounds..... see the divide between his breast.....it should not be there.  I have not done the research to know why, other than it does not look good.  But it is a bad thing.  He may grow into it... just watch him.

Thank you! I will keep an eye on him! 

Amy Beth. Zoo Mom to Cats, Dog, Lizards, Ducks, Chickens and Geese. Ducks: Pekins, FW runners, WH, Buffs, Black Runner, Golden 300s and Silver Appleyards. | Chickens: Buff Orps,  French Black Copper Marans, Bantam Blue Laced Red Wyandottes, TJs Leghorns, Naked Necks and EEs. | Geese: Brown African | 

 

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Amy Beth. Zoo Mom to Cats, Dog, Lizards, Ducks, Chickens and Geese. Ducks: Pekins, FW runners, WH, Buffs, Black Runner, Golden 300s and Silver Appleyards. | Chickens: Buff Orps,  French Black Copper Marans, Bantam Blue Laced Red Wyandottes, TJs Leghorns, Naked Necks and EEs. | Geese: Brown African | 

 

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post #37756 of 45725
7/4/12 at 9:14pm
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Originally Posted by snowbird View Post

This male has a sprig on the bottom of the blade so no need for a critique on him as I am sure you know what to do.


I will look at him more closely, but I think what you are seeing as a sprig is something in the background of the photo, not on his comb/blade.

Heritage turkeys: Royal Palm, Blue Slate & Lavender, Mottled Black, and Narragansett

Chickens: Black and Blue Copper Marans, Rhode Island Red (Mohawk line), Barred Rock (Good Shepard line), New Hampshire (German line), Spangled Russian Orloffs, and red and black sex-links. A motley crew of various breeds in my mixed layer pen. Poults/chicks sold locally and shipped. I feed all organic.

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Heritage turkeys: Royal Palm, Blue Slate & Lavender, Mottled Black, and Narragansett

Chickens: Black and Blue Copper Marans, Rhode Island Red (Mohawk line), Barred Rock (Good Shepard line), New Hampshire (German line), Spangled Russian Orloffs, and red and black sex-links. A motley crew of various breeds in my mixed layer pen. Poults/chicks sold locally and shipped. I feed all organic.

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post #37757 of 45725
7/4/12 at 9:19pm
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Originally Posted by desertmarcy View Post


I will look at him more closely, but I think what you are seeing as a sprig is something in the background of the photo, not on his comb/blade.

if you look at the last photo of him you posted, instead of a smooth line along the bottom of the blade there is a small part of it that points downward. I believe that's what Don is referring to. 

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"Maybe home is not really about geography...maybe home has more to do with the work we've all done as individuals to increasingly become people we can live with. Maybe home is the desire to live soulfully, the tiny ongoing desicions we make that allow the soul room to breathe." -Linford Detweiler
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post #37758 of 45725
7/4/12 at 9:22pm
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Originally Posted by snowbird View Post

This male is the worst one you have pictured. The Comb blade turns sideways, Looks to have fuzz between the toes, poor leg feathering. Best of all he has the Wheaten influence with the feathers below the wing and Neck being tinged with brown feathers. Not a keeper.


Thanks for the critique. Kind of funny, I'm sure most people posting pics of their birds are hoping for positive feedback. I am glad to have one to cull!

Heritage turkeys: Royal Palm, Blue Slate & Lavender, Mottled Black, and Narragansett

Chickens: Black and Blue Copper Marans, Rhode Island Red (Mohawk line), Barred Rock (Good Shepard line), New Hampshire (German line), Spangled Russian Orloffs, and red and black sex-links. A motley crew of various breeds in my mixed layer pen. Poults/chicks sold locally and shipped. I feed all organic.

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Heritage turkeys: Royal Palm, Blue Slate & Lavender, Mottled Black, and Narragansett

Chickens: Black and Blue Copper Marans, Rhode Island Red (Mohawk line), Barred Rock (Good Shepard line), New Hampshire (German line), Spangled Russian Orloffs, and red and black sex-links. A motley crew of various breeds in my mixed layer pen. Poults/chicks sold locally and shipped. I feed all organic.

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post #37759 of 45725
7/4/12 at 9:34pm
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Are you planning to collect eggs for incubating?

 

If not, I let my extraFBCM  boys run with the flock and they have their own little flock of girls. I'll pull them for breeding when I need them for a FBCM hen.

 

THis question came up a few pages ago--not a recommended cross. 

 

Perhaps someone remembers differently.

No not for incubation. I was just going to let them do what they do. If she happens to become broody at some point I may let her sit them and just see what happens.
Thanks!

 

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 I dream of a day where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned


Me and my Hubby, 2 dogs, 1 French Cuckoo Maran, 1 Barred Rock, 5 RIR's, 1 Easter Egger, 2 Leghorns, 1 Araucana, 2 Mottled Cochins, 2 Cochin Cross, 1 Frizzle, 1 Phoenix, and 1 question mark.

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post #37760 of 45725
7/4/12 at 9:35pm
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Originally Posted by gilavina View Post

if you look at the last photo of him you posted, instead of a smooth line along the bottom of the blade there is a small part of it that points downward. I believe that's what Don is referring to. 


Yikes you all have such sharp eyes, picking up on those details in a photo! I will need to get bird in hand to see what you are talking about.

Heritage turkeys: Royal Palm, Blue Slate & Lavender, Mottled Black, and Narragansett

Chickens: Black and Blue Copper Marans, Rhode Island Red (Mohawk line), Barred Rock (Good Shepard line), New Hampshire (German line), Spangled Russian Orloffs, and red and black sex-links. A motley crew of various breeds in my mixed layer pen. Poults/chicks sold locally and shipped. I feed all organic.

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Heritage turkeys: Royal Palm, Blue Slate & Lavender, Mottled Black, and Narragansett

Chickens: Black and Blue Copper Marans, Rhode Island Red (Mohawk line), Barred Rock (Good Shepard line), New Hampshire (German line), Spangled Russian Orloffs, and red and black sex-links. A motley crew of various breeds in my mixed layer pen. Poults/chicks sold locally and shipped. I feed all organic.

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