Exchequer Leghorns

[Chris09]

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I looked there

LF
Cuckoo Dorking, Wheaten Aseel,

Bantams
Fawn Silver Duckwing OEGB, Mille Fleur OEGB, Black Dutch Bantam, Bearded Splash Silkie,

Chris

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Hmmmm, well if was accepted since then, it should be in the minutes of APA Board meetings.

 

[Chris09]

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I would think..


Chris

 

[danhonour]

As far as I know they are not in the APA standard.I think if they were petitioned and the proper paperwork and channels followed,they could be admitted. They have been known since 1904 when the Scottish breeder Mr. Miller originated them. They were imported to the US in the 1920's.I am sure I could find it mentioned in old Reliable Poultry Journals or Leghorn World magazine.They have been in the UK standard for many years,but it requires a completely yellow leg like all Leghorns. They often are seen in the US with black mottled legs similar to Anconas.

 

[Celtic Hill]

so should i email the APA and find out?

 

[Layira]

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So they're recognized in the UK but not in the US? Hmm, ok. Well I guess I'd have to get the UK standard then.

 

[maryk117]

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What would you breed with to get the black mottling out of the legs?

 

[blackdotte]

Black Leghorns, then breed the F1s together to retrieve the Exchequer pattern.

 

[maryk117]

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I tried to use the chicken calculator, but it was so much simpler just to ask! My EL are still very young, but was disappointed to see the mottling. I have one cockerel and 2 pullets. I guess I should go for a BL under my EL as not to have too many roos? Or does it matter, I do know you don't need that many roos to cover 2 hens at this time.

THanks for the help.

 

[Celtic Hill]

What is F1?