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My flock currently ranges in age from 6 1/2 to 9 months. Out of about 60 chicks I have 6 hens and 4 roosters to work with that have yellow legs.  My goal is to bring these as close to the SOP of a white or brown leghorn.  There is much work to be done on this project, it's so much fun! I've just started hatching from this flock. Can't wait to see how they grow out!

This variety is really curious. They come up to me for treats and generally follow me around. Very different than other leghorn varieties I've seen.

I don't plan to sell eggs or chicks until maybe the late spring/summer as I need to hatch out a lot so I can work with them.

Thanks so much for your interest!

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Edited by cherylcohen - 12/21/11 at 6:25am
post #2 of 129

Very pretty.  Thanks for posting.

post #3 of 129
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Thanks, I'd love to hear from others that may also have some in their flock or are breeding them!!

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Originally Posted by cherylcohen 

My flock currently ranges in age from 6 1/2 to 9 months. Out of about 60 chicks I have 6 hens and 4 roosters to work with that have yellow legs.  My goal is to bring these as close to the SOP of a white or brown leghorn.  There is much work to be done on this project, it's so much fun! I've just started hatching from this flock. Can't wait to see how they grow out!

This variety is really curious. They come up to me for treats and generally follow me around. Very different than other leghorn varieties I've seen.

I don't plan to sell eggs or chicks until maybe the late spring/summer as I need to hatch out a lot so I can work with them.

Thanks so much for your interest!

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/41441_mfl_1221a.jpg

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/41441_mfl_1221b.jpg

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/41441_mfl_1221c.jpg

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/41441_mfl_1221d.jpg

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/41441_mfl_1221e.jpg

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/41441_mfl_1221f.jpg

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/41441_mfl_1221h.jpg


This one has pretty good type. color is off a bit, but type is close.

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/41441_mfl_1221f.jpg

Walt

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Awesome, I hope you find a few more that are worth keeping!!

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They're looking great!

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Ducks~Buff Orpingtons, Magpies, Muscovys, and others

 

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post #7 of 129

If i might say, i would dab some light brown blood in them to open up the tails and put some nice shape on them. Someone can correct me in weather this is a good or bad idea. As Walt said, that one pullet is nice, but really breed to open up the tails.

Zach

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-Sumatras: Large and Bantam Black                                                         -Australorps: Black (one White hen)
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post #8 of 129
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cubakid 

If i might say, i would dab some light brown blood in them to open up the tails and put some nice shape on them. Someone can correct me in weather this is a good or bad idea. As Walt said, that one pullet is nice, but really breed to open up the tails.

Zach


Yes I know the tail needs work and general conformation.  Someone had mentioned putting in a white leghorn male. Others have said to work with what I have, but not sure I have the workings of a good start.  I have 6 hens and the pictures don't show all of them at the right angle. Pictures are so tough

What about the roo?

I have 4 other roos, a bit younger, one has some fleshy color on his earlobes and Dan Honour says I shouldn't use him.  One that is lighter but a bit taller has a lot of white in the tail.  If you don't mind extra critiquing, I can try to get pictures today

post #9 of 129
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Any comments about the roo?

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Originally Posted by cherylcohen 

Any comments about the roo?


Just a quick question on him.  Is there suppose to be that much white in the tail?  Other than the white I think he looks good, I'd definiately use him for breeding if he wasthe best lookingthat I had.  I think the white can be bred out.

I like the looks of these chickens.

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