I started with hatching eggs from Germany. I have no clue whether or not they used the Orpington to create the jubilee variety in Germany. Short after I hatched the eggs, the breeder I got the eggs from, disappeared from the radar. That way I was left with a lot of questions left unanswered...
Why would you start over from step 1? Just use a silver laced Wyandotte from a different bloodline with you blue laced silver flock for genetic diversity. That way you don't have to struggle to get rid of the leaky red (again).
This was the first cross
F1 x F1
This was the only hen I kept, already showing some good markings
Added a lavender mottled cockerel and a gold Co/co hen split for mottled in that pen.
This generation I'll end up with lavender mottled and black split/mottled birds. Next year I should start...
I see some very good quality birds! Your blue laced silver cockerel shows good lacing on his wings (and even a little on his shoulders). Great for breeding! Lacing on the chest is too heavy, but a lot can change when he starts showing adult plumage. Looking forward to see more of these later...
@RFR of CA
Those look good too! My biggest remarks would be the lacing on the wings and the legs that look a little long. The color looks more dark, but I believe that the pictures were taken in a more shady area.
This rooster on the picture underneath (my picture, not my bird) shows three...
@RFR of CA
Great project and good looking color. You do work with big numbers in the breeding flocks. If I understand correctly you have 3 cockerels and 11 pullets. Isn't it more interesting to keep the cockerels separated and put them together with the two best matching pullets? The cockerel...
This is a blue laced silver bantam hen on the show for young birds of the Dutch Wyandotte Club. Still think it's a stunning color. I no longer have them myself.
@GreenRiverHen
You have stunning birds! Shows are always interesting, but in my opinion, the best part of the hobby is enjoying the flock(s) at home.
I hope your health only improves and you can do whatever you love doing.
I am happy to share! It should be possible, although I never shipped to Ireland. I never shipped birds either, only eggs. But we can figure something out.