Can someone show with photos of what is meant by: Comb : simple, of an average size, with a fairly rough texture. Sharp edges. The lobe not touching the nape
If you plan on showing and for identification purposes, what type of band would you use and when do you apply them.
I have Orpingtons and I looked at several charts that point to a size 11. Please some one let me know what you use and where to order.
When I raised pigeons, I banded early at...
You know, after taking a good look at him and comparing him to the size of a 4 month old silver wyandotte; he must be a bantam. Has to be, cause, body wise he has the same mass as the Silver however shorter legs. He must be a banty. Definetly not the height nor mass of a bigger breed.
If you look at the first photo to the left, he had a clutch mate, a twin roo.
I am not sure about being a mix, anything is possible; however the person from where they came from purchased them from the feed store that normally orders from the big poultry companies. It would have to be a common...
Here is another photo of him. Also notice the color. Very shiny black on the top and more of a blue towards the bottom. Any ideas, I dont know where black remains and blue starts. What about the white on the cheek?
thanks
I was able to rescue this fine young boy and he has been a delight. Just trying to figure out what breed he is.
He is black and beautiful. Bottom left. He appears to be a black orpington however also appears to be a black cochin. He has feathers on feet. Not fully feather but does have...