The McGraw Thread

[colleensstuff]

One is hatching right now and I have more that should hatch in the next two weeks. Since I only have one hen, I collect 3 or 4 and then put them in the incubator. I'll take some pics when it hatches.

 

[phasianidae]

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I have 27 chicks from Keevin McGraw that should come tomorow.

 

[phasianidae]

They arrived! Here they are(other than non black and white chicks)

 

[HaikuHeritageFarm]

OMG! Can't wait to watch these birds grow up and live vicariously through you!

 

[phasianidae]

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I am pretty excited myself

 

[phasianidae]

There down pattern is quite amazing, some chicks have black and white in the opposite areas as the others and some have a "maze" pattern on their back.

 

[JohnGalt]

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[phasianidae]

Dan,
Thank you for the advice, unfortunately I do not currently have such a tool. However, I will order one and if it arrives before they feather out on their backs, I will definitely do so. Is the pattern difference caused by some modifier rather than one of the main genes that make up the spangling pattern?
Thank you,
Ryan

 

[Redcap Farm]

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Hi Ryan

Very nice!

Look forward to seeing more pictures as they grow!

Redcap Farm

 

[phasianidae]

Two week old McGraw chicks:

Pea comb:

Cushion comb: