Thought I would jump in here quickly before this section is over. I provided notes as to what I see and what I think needs work. To me, the polish has been a challenge as my line was very upright with a sever tail angle and dropped wing. I have been working on a flatter back, lower tail and horizontal wing. I have not yet focused on the crest size which clearly needs help. I figure I will work on the crest later. Also, please ignore the color as it is a project and not an approved SOP color. I am focusing on the body shape and will work on improving the color and crest later.
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This rooster is young and has some filling out to do. His chest not very prominant. I am hoping it will fill out more with age. Back: His back is broad at the shoulders but tapers too much at tail. He is missing tail feathers so his tail is hard to judge. Right now it looks like he may have a good tail angle. Time will tell. His crest is too small. I have made some progress with the angle of the backs and tails, but I feel my males still stand too upright with too high of a tail carriage. He has a decent wing carriage which will hopefully improve as his back flattened out more.
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Here is a photo of a 2011 rooster. As you can see, the tail angle is better on the younger rooster in the first photo. This guy's wing is drooping which has improved improved in the newer generations.
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I am pleased with the angle of the backs and tails of the females. However the tails could be broader and more expanded. The chest is also nice but could be deeper. The back is full at the shoulders but tappers too much. I would like to see a broader back at the tail. The legs are also too close together. I am selecting for females with legs set well apart. Girls all carry their wings without dropping.
This rooster is young and has some filling out to do. His chest not very prominant. I am hoping it will fill out more with age. Back: His back is broad at the shoulders but tapers too much at tail. He is missing tail feathers so his tail is hard to judge. Right now it looks like he may have a good tail angle. Time will tell. His crest is too small. I have made some progress with the angle of the backs and tails, but I feel my males still stand too upright with too high of a tail carriage. He has a decent wing carriage which will hopefully improve as his back flattened out more.
Here is a photo of a 2011 rooster. As you can see, the tail angle is better on the younger rooster in the first photo. This guy's wing is drooping which has improved improved in the newer generations.
I am pleased with the angle of the backs and tails of the females. However the tails could be broader and more expanded. The chest is also nice but could be deeper. The back is full at the shoulders but tappers too much. I would like to see a broader back at the tail. The legs are also too close together. I am selecting for females with legs set well apart. Girls all carry their wings without dropping.
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