Is this just a weird looking Barred, or something else? I bought him because he was beautiful but if anyone has some genetic insight, I'd love to hear it! My actual normal Barred boy included for comparison. (These are Bantam Cochins of course)
So- question. They're "supposed" to stand tall and look "graceful", right? Because I have baby Sultan in with my baby D'Uccles and Cochin bantams- all of which are compact little birds- and he/she looks sort of out of place.
Yay there's a sultan thread!
So a couple weeks ago I was rummaging through the local Atwoods' mixed hatchery chicks bin and picking out the breeds I like. "Oh, here's a white Silkie, let's throw him in."
Two weeks later, my "Silkie" has vulture hocks, a V-comb and feathers that are decidedly...
First of all, hello- I'm a lurker, recently become member, and will post an actual intro post later.
Most importantly, I have a problem. I bought some coturnix quail eggs locally and took them over to my neighbor, who said he'd put them in his cabinet incubator. That was about 15 days ago, and...